by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Aug 2, 2021
When Jesus took time for spiritual renewal, he went into the wilderness. He stepped away from all the trappings of his work. He traveled without a laptop. Without a calendar. He even left his disciples at home. In other words, Jesus left behind the first-century version of distractions so that he could fully unplug.
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Jun 23, 2021
Can This Church Rebuild? Can this church rebuild? I wondered to myself as I sat in worship on Sunday morning. The church in question is one I have attended for the last 10 years so I had a special interest in the answer. I like this church. It’s well-positioned...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Jun 8, 2021
Three Stubborn Obstacles that Keep Your Congregation Stuck There are three stubborn obstacles that keep your congregation stuck. These barriers to renewal reinforce patterns of decline. Not only that, but these barriers also prevent congregations from moving...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Jun 7, 2021
Minority Rules The minority, not the majority, rules. You may think that because we live in a democracy, and like to give everyone voice and vote, to make sure that everyone has a seat at the table, that the majority would rule. You would be wrong. The minority...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Apr 30, 2021
The Most Vital Step Your Church Can Take to Address Racism What is the most vital step your church can take to address racism? It’s an important topic that deserves ongoing conversation. In the words of US President Joe Biden, “We have all seen the knee of...
