Tag Archives: congregational growth

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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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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