Who Are You as a Church? Discover Your Core Values and Thread
Excuse me, but who are you?
Few questions strike deeper than this one: “Who are you?” It can feel affirming when someone genuinely wants to know. But if you’ve met before and they’ve forgotten—or if they ask with a tone of doubt—it can sting.
The same question applies to your church. Do people in your community know who you are? Do your members? Or have your values and message become so unclear that even those closest to you struggle to describe your identity?
This is where core values and your Thread come together.
Why your church must clarify its identity
In business, leaders talk about core values. In the church, they’re biblical convictions and guiding principles that never change. They’re the essence of who you...
Yikes, People are Listening Differently (3 ways)
I remember years ago, on a summer vacation, my parents stopped near a lake to take a break from driving and to allow our family to stretch our legs. My brother was probably picking on me so I’m sure my parents were the ones who needed the break from us!
My Dad suggested that we go fishing. He pulled a couple of rods from the trunk and then we dug for worms. After several minutes of looking, we gave up finding good bait. My Mom “thought” she read that raisins worked as good as worms. She may have made it up since 1) she wanted us to fish and 2) she had a box of raisins. For a couple of quiet...