Soaring congregations live into a future story of missional ministry
March 2, 2026
What is the difference between tell me the stories of Jesus, and tell me your story of Jesus?
George Bullard
Soaring congregations ask God to pull them forward into the future
February 27, 2026
Merlin the magician, as depicted in T.H. White’s 1958 book “The Once and Future King,” is an enchanting wizard. He experiences time in a unique way. Born in the future, he views the present from the perspective of what has already materialized.
Soaring congregations focus on growth of God’s Kingdom
February 1, 2026
At a wonderful gathering many years ago, I learned from Christian spiritual and strategic experts about how congregations can effectively fulfill the Great Commission.
Soaring congregations emphasize lifelong journey of Christians
January 19, 2026
For Baptists and many other evangelical denominations or networks, the most important spiritual experience every person can have is to receive Jesus the Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
First person: 13 pivots you should make in 2026 for congregational vitality
January 7, 2026
Less than 10% of all congregations are soaring with faith and are on a God-empowered spiritual strategic journey to live into their full Kingdom potential.
First person: Annual Church Profile must serve congregations
December 1, 2025
I saw the following message posted by an association in an attempt to convince congregations to complete the Annual Church Profile.
First person: Ways to tell missional stories are greater than ever
November 28, 2025
Let’s talk about telling missional stories in the innovative ways available today, which can make storytelling come alive within the fellowship of associations.
First person: Discover the great stories within congregations
November 19, 2025
How can you uncover the stories of missional engagement in congregations? Without sounding flippant, the answer is to gently and consistently ask for them. You might be surprised by what you discover.
Storytelling: Should we bring back the annual associational letter?
November 7, 2025
Should we bring back the annual associational letter? Probably not, even though Baptists are not hearing many of the great stories of congregations in association with one another.
Whatever happened to associational letters?
October 25, 2025
Writing and presenting the Associational Letter for the annual meeting was a fellowship-building tradition during the first 200 years of Baptist associations in America.
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