I commented on a post written by Bob Robinson and introduced by Scot McKnight at Scot's blog: Evaluating the APEST Theory of Church Flourishing (Bob Robinson) I enjoyed all these comments. It seems like the first point about the application... Read more →
Yesterday, I defended my dissertation at Duke. Yay. Read more →
Here are some of my syllabi from the 2015-2016 school year at Bethel Seminary. Introduction to Transformational Leadership (hybrid of online with synchronous sessions and intensive) Download 00 Syllabus ML523 Rowell 2015-09-30 Organizational Leadership and Church Governance (traditional) Download 00... Read more →
The National Congregations Study report from December 2015 (page 5): "The NCS shows . . . an increase in . . . congregations that claim no denominational affiliation. Unaffiliated congregations increased from 18% in 1998 to 24% in 2012, and... Read more →
God the Spirit offered to go commission Moses. But God the Father said, "No, we need to get the right person on the bush." Inspired by: Jim Collins "get the right person on the bus" (Good to Great). and Andy... Read more →
I think Twitter is for pastors much less useful than it is for professors. Andy Rowell @AndyRowell 38m38 minutes agoMinneapolis, MN How large church pastors tweet: UPBEAT sermon one-liners, church, book, guest appearance promotion, vacations, sports. Avoid controversial. 1 retweet2... Read more →
We have got to be very careful with how we handle allegations of sexual abuse. See Boz Tchividjian's Twitter account for fantastic wisdom and see his organization: http://www.netgrace.org/ Andy Rowell Retweeted Boz Tchividjian @BozT Nov 23 Boz Tchividjian Retweeted Simon... Read more →
It is far better to put these procedures in place earlier. Andy Rowell @AndyRowell 22h22 hours agoMinneapolis, MN When your church sullies the name of Christianity in an entire country, you appoint "well-diversified board members, ... 10:32 PM - 23... Read more →
