Question >> “do u know a place to get stats on how many churches close a day, month, year etc and the same on pastors and leaders leaving ministry?” djchuang >> Good question. (And, in case you can’t tell, this question came [ . . . ]
A way to mentor like Jesus
Thanks to Chris Hornsby of Next Generation Mentoring, I got a review copy of Mentor Like Jesus, by Regi Campbell with Richard Chancy. This book lays out a very clear mentoring process to reproduce leaders of a particular type. Regi Campbell is [ . . . ]
all kinds of spiritual formation going on
For followers of Jesus wanting a more transformational life, more people seem to be engaging in some kind of spiritual formation process. I’m finding a number of different programs and processes that are percolating in the evangelical world at large (though the [ . . . ]
how to really help the homeless
Got to visit the Los Angeles Mission today, downtown right in the heart of “skid row.” This was undoubtedly a sobering experience, and I think it’s the kind of place I need to go more often to keep myself sober and generous [ . . . ]
generosity with a church building
I think there’s a smarter way to put older church buildings to good Kingdom use. Capital campaigns easily cost millions of dollars for churches that need to raise funds for new building facilities. Not easy to come by. There’s another way to [ . . . ]
using Google Apps without moving email server
There are 2 other ways to use Google Apps without having to move your email server. I think. I’ll use my domain name (djchuang.com) as the example: (1) First, setup Google Apps with the domain name (djchuang.com), for a Google Apps Standard [ . . . ]
Announcement: Consultant for Hire
2010 is a brand new season for my work life. I am now working as a freelance consultant, aka independent contractor. In addition to being available for short-term projects, I’ve just started working with Worship Leader Magazine and its media group [cf. [ . . . ]
Multiply Your Haiti Donations
Matching funds will take your donations and double it! This means that for every $1 you donate via a special link or specific designation automatically becomes $2 to the organization you’re supporting! Think of it as 100% interest on the spot! [update] [ . . . ]
how to put a price tag on coaching and mentoring
Question >> ” what do u think of this paid church coaching trend? is it biblical? Somewhere deep down, I just can’t imagine Paul turning to Timothy and saying I’ll help you for $250 per month? ” djchuang >> I am seeing [ . . . ]