1. Our Pharisee Problem

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    May 15, 2013 by cbbeard

    A couple of weeks ago the Barna Group came out with their most recent survey that should have created shockwaves …
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  2. Five Reasons I’m Excited Our Church Campus is Shrinking

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    May 8, 2013 by cbbeard

    Tomorrow our usable building space on our church campus will shrink.  The portable building we’ve used for offices, meetings, workspace, …
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  3. A conference opportunity…

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    April 18, 2013 by cbbeard

    One of the most helpful and invigorating parts of my learning are the various conferences I am able to attend …
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  4. What if “Missional” is more than a fad?

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    April 10, 2013 by cbbeard

    Trust me, I get it.  Church leaders are tired of getting hoodwinked.  Church members are tired of being taken through …
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  5. A New Culture of Learning and the Church

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    April 4, 2013 by cbbeard

    Today I woke up in a brand new world.  Whether you realize it or not, so did you.  And guess …
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  6. It’s about the assist.

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    March 21, 2013 by cbbeard

    We are undergoing some big shifts in our community of faith.  Over the last couple of years the leadership of …
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  7. Thoughts from Verge Conference 2013

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    March 6, 2013 by cbbeard

    As I walked up the stairs of the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas the “Austin City Limits” grabbed my attention.  …
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The Author

Chris Beard is a husband, father, lead-minister, and all-around dude.

This blog is based on thoughts and discoveries encountered while pursuing a PhD in Leadership Studies through the Center for Global Studies at Johnson University.

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