Monthly Archives: September 2019

Jesus, the prodigal

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Mark Love

A few weeks ago, the lectionary was in Luke 15, the chapter where we find the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. Yet, the lectionary selection included only the first two parables, leaving the … Continue reading →

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What to do when trust is low

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Mark Love

So, can your church change? Is there enough trust between the congregation and its leaders to take up this work? Is there a tolerance for conflict? Can members identify things they’d be willing to trade for? Again, not every church … Continue reading →

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How change Comes to the church

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Mark Love

The title of this post comes from the title of Pat Keifert and Wes Granberg-Michaelson’s forthcoming book, with the capital C on “Comes” added by me for emphasis. The book isn’t out yet (we hope to have the first copies … Continue reading →

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Can your congregation change?

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Mark Love

In my consulting work with congregations, I’ve learned a few things about the capacity of a congregation to make significant changes. I am of the mind that a hopeful future for most congregations will require deep, adaptive change. All congregations … Continue reading →

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