Do I Give Foolish Answers?
I noticed an interim or two ago, I usually wait about a year before I begin giving specific suggestions to...
Where Do You Live as an Interim?
People ask about where we live in our interim work. “Do you drive an RV?” We don’t drive an RV....
5 Reasons We Search with Our Eyes Closed
Two questions I received last year: 1) Do preachers call you when they are considering coming to the church where...
Looking for a New Preacher with Old Preacher Present
old preacher will be gone in three months Jerrie, Our present preacher, who has been with us many years, will...
How Do You Put 1st Things 1st and 2nd Things 2nd?
Have I forgotten something? What should I do first? I have more to do than I can do. What can...
Do You Want Your French Fries — Small, Medium, or Large?
The elders of a well-known church wanted to talk with me about working with them. I was in their town...
5 Frequent Problems in Churches
Question by email: If you went to a church that was replacing a problem preacher or a church experiencing problems,...
Questions and Answers about Interim Ministry
A college student interviewed me for a paper in one of his classes. Here is the result: 1. What is...
“We’ll Be Fine When We Get a New Preacher, Elder(s)”
I was sitting with a family during a relative’s surgery. They told me about their new preacher. He was great....
Why Don’t People Return After They Visit?
Often I hear conversations about why many churches aren’t growing. Many blame our culture, materialism, or some other outside source....