I love artists. I always have. I cannot imagine a world without the beauty, perspective, and sheer joy artists bring. I use the term artists for those who create videos, design the stage, dance, write, sing, paint, play an instrument, mix the sound, and contribute overall ideas. They're all artists.
Those who provide leadership to arts ministries have two primary goals: to lead artists in creating ...
ARTICLE “It's Just Not Working” Frustrated by his ineffectiveness, this pastor did something…he admitted the truth—the first step toward change. Bill Hull
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We had just commissioned 83 new members. It was a proud moment. The newly initiated throng made their way off the platform, while I moved closer to the congregation to begin my sermon.
"This is great, isn't it?" I began. "But before we get too giddy about new members, let me ask you a question. Why should we bring 83 new people into something that isn't working?"
Three men slice through the darkness in a white Ford pickup truck with their secret cargo. They carry flashlights and a slip of pink paper with their destination scrawled on the back. They're all older than 30, but approach this mission with the enthusiasm of boys playing G.I. Joe.
Arriving at the Orchid Bay community in Palm City, Florida, team leader Mark MacDonald clicks the gates open with a remote ...