Church Health & Growth Archives - Page 8 of 10

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Preachers: Too Much Credit, Too Much Blame?

When I first started in ministry, I had a policy to never preach the same sermon twice, even in different locations. But in recent years, I've taken a new approach:…

Jim Buchan March 28, 2014

Church Health & Growth Leadership

The ‘Greater Works’ Generation

As a Baby Boomer Christian, I’ve been privileged to see some exciting moves of God’s Spirit. I came to Christ during the Jesus Movement, and then came the Charismatic Movement,…

Jim Buchan November 24, 2013

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Church Health & Growth

Charred Stones & New Wineskins–Which Are YOU?

It’s an oversimplification to say there are only two kinds of Christians in the U.S. today, but let me try to make a case for that view nevertheless. On the…

Jim Buchan November 5, 2013

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Church Health & Growth Inspiration

God Isn’t in Your Box

Peter meant well when he offered to put Jesus in a box (Matthew 17:1-8). His proposal wasn’t meant as any kind of disrespect. In fact, he thought it would honor …

Jim Buchan November 2, 2013

Church Health & Growth

Grandma’s Theory on Church Growth

Grandma Buchan was a very wise woman, and she had a fascinating theory on church growth. Well, actually, her theory had to do with restaurants, but many of the same…

Jim Buchan October 26, 2013

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Church Health & Growth

Who Stole the Body of Christ?

After Jesus rose from the dead, the tomb was empty and some people thought His body may have been stolen. That was totally incorrect, of course, but I can understand…

Jim Buchan October 3, 2013