Author Archives: Jay F Guin

Among the most important decisions made by elders is who to hire as a minister. Traditionally, Churches of Christ do this by search committee. I’ve posted a series in the past on the search process. I’ll not repeat those materials … Continue reading →

Someone has probably sorted this all out scientifically. But here’s something else about group dynamics you need to know: people behave differently depending on the group size. With a group of four or less, you can have an accountability group. … Continue reading →

Dealing with conflicts of interest is one area where business is generally more ethical than churches. Business law says that you can’t vote if you have a conflict — and the conflict has to be disclosed to the group and … Continue reading →

Many years ago — maybe even back in the 1960s — we used to talk about group dynamics. But I’ve not heard that term in a very long while. Here’s the idea: people in groups act differently from people not … Continue reading →