Principle 3 of Family Systems: Differentiation
When I am criticized, am I devastated? Do I have difficulty taking a position — stating where I stand —...
Principle 2 of Family Systems: Homeostasis (Balance)
This is the worst thing that every happened. We’ve got to do something to fix it. I’m tired of all...
Principle 1 of Family Systems: The Identified Patient
Often a family will name one of its members as the “black sheep.” A church will pick a person or...
What (Who) Is the Problem?
When I come into a group with conflict, I find people want quick relief. To get that, we have to...
How Long Will it Take?
It was my first day as an interim preacher at this congregation. I taught Bible class, preached Sunday morning and...
How Can We Improve Without Changing?
If we could just get it back the way it used to be. The Israelites wanted to go back to...
Our Journey to Interim Ministry
Often people ask, “Where did you get the idea for interim ministry?”. Gail and I married on August 18, 1964....
Between Preachers
Have you noticed? Often when a preacher has stayed a long time (5 years or more) and leaves, the next...