Too many programs. Too many events. Too many announcements. Too many things on the calendar. For those who bemoan complexity, these are common statements. If you serve on a church staff you have surely heard or offered these statements. You have likely wrestled with the tension of wanting to meet a need in a way…
cancelling programs
Google Reader, Focus, and Church Programs
The reaction by many avid users to Google’s announcement that they are shutting down Google Reader reminds me how difficult it is for a church leader to end a program, event, or ministry. Google stated, “There are two simple reasons for this: usage of Google Reader has declined, and as a company we’re pouring all of our…