Category Archives: congregation

Quick Wins

Posted on November 30, 2015 by jwwimberly

Yes, it is a gimmick. But it is a gimmick that works. When creating a strategic plan, I always encourage congregations to include one or two highly visible changes that they can accomplish in a matter of one or two months. I … Continue reading →

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Is Sunday School Doomed?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by jwwimberly

Regardless of their theological beliefs, churches struggle with some common issues. Of these, one of the most surprising to me has to do with the future of Sunday schools. No one lacks commitment to educate children and youth in the … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Congregations

Posted on March 21, 2014 by jwwimberly

Over my 40 years of ministry, a common theme has been voices within the church proclaiming the imminent demise of congregations. When I was in seminary at McCormick in the early 1970s, most of my classmates were looking at what … Continue reading →

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Aligning the Mission and Life of a Congregation

Posted on March 10, 2014 by jwwimberly

I am a big fan of Patrick Lencioni.  Yes, his writing is sometimes a bit simplistic and repetitive.  But therein also lays his genius.  He takes very large organizational problems and breaks them down into categories we can understand and … Continue reading →

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Staff and Governing Boards

Posted on January 2, 2014 by jwwimberly

In my work as an Alban consultant, the relationship between a congregation’s staff and its governing board is a frequent friction point I encounter. Staff members complain about the board micromanaging their work. The board feels as though staff doesn’t … Continue reading →

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