One of the key things I have been focusing on at my new church is communication. I think that avoiding triangular relationships with others and being “triangled” by others is a key step to improving communication. Church people need to learn how to interact with each other in direct ways. People need to stop talking about each other and they need to learn how to talk with each other. We need to be willing to have difficult discussions with each other. I love the church I am currently serving. I have enjoyed getting to know the people and I am enjoying the opportunity to help the people to work more productively together. My hope for churches in general is that they will “challenge the church monster” by having the difficult discussions that need to take place between individuals in the leadership and the membership of our congregations.