November 6, 2010
Interview with Mel McGowan
Mel McGowan explains how “architectural evangelism” uses church design, storytelling, and community-minded spaces to lower barriers and invite people toward the gospel.
Articles for tag: Heritage Christian Church
November 16, 2008
Should the Minister Be One of the Elders?
Darrel Rowland explores whether ministers should serve as elders, highlighting church leaders who value trust, accountability, biblical eldership, and healthy elder-minister relationships.
November 16, 2008
Two Elders Now Ministers Talk About Elder-Minister Relationships
Ernie Graf and Jim Sloderbeck reflect on elder-minister relationships from both sides of church leadership, emphasizing mutual respect, trust, communication, and unity.
November 16, 2008
What Elders Don’t Understand About Ministers
Church leaders reflect on what elders may not understand about ministers, including workload pressures, family strain, leadership empowerment, and the high personal stakes of ministry.
June 1, 2008
Learning the ABC’s
Brad Dupray explores how churches used The ABC's of Financial Freedom to teach biblical stewardship, address debt, encourage tithing, and help members experience practical financial change.
April 20, 2008
Leading Men
Three churches are discipling and training men and boys for long-term spiritual maturity and leadership—from battle-themed mentoring for teens to a demanding program designed to identify and develop future elders.
February 17, 2008
I Believe in the NACC!
A collection of reflections from multiple voices on why they value the NACC—highlighting Bible Bowl, worship, teaching, encouragement for ministry, and the partnership and networking the convention helps foster.
June 6, 2007
Interview with Mike Schisler
Chick-fil-A consultant and church elder Mike Schisler explains the company’s operator model, “second-mile service,” and how Truett Cathy’s corporate purpose reflects Christian principles without turning the business into a church.
December 17, 2006
The Discipline of Staying
Should a leader stay or go? Greg Marksberry urges servant-leaders to embrace the discipline of staying—expecting downturns, embracing growth’s cost, and enjoying the long-term yield of stable, faithful ministry.
November 5, 2006
Birthing Churches
Churches birth churches—when vision becomes commitment, partnerships form, and leaders prepare for a healthy launch. Greg Marksberry outlines the stages of church planting from preconception through postpartum care.
August 28, 2005
‘Third Place’
After years as a Disney “imagineer,” Mel McGowan now helps churches think differently about campus design. Visioneering Studios calls it “architectural evangelism,” pairing story, stewardship, and practical flow so facilities better serve leaders and welcome communities.
