In our ever-changing world, where attention is scarce and choices are abundant, church rebranding has become more critical than ever.
If greed and idolatry are one and the same then combating greed must be a part of our playbook for enjoying our work in a non-idolatrous way.
I'm 81 years old, and I’m probably more joyful than ever. I laugh more and enjoy life more than ever.
How could your life change if you prayed for 15 more minutes each day?
Have you ever heard of work being referred to as “cursed”? Have you ever viewed your work as less than holy or not equal to other religious activities?
Sleep is one of God's gifts we get to arrange for ourselves. We are wiser and better when we practice this rhythm of grace.
Many church leaders have a vision regarding the future impact of a church (e.g. innovation, unity, impact, reach, etc.). But too often, slowly at first almost unperceivably, these healthy churches began a slow but steady decline.
Is there anything you or I do–as regular, average pastors–that hurts rather than helps the cause of the local church?
It’s said, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This observation can apply to business as well.
The multisite strategy is ingrained in the American church culture. While the majority of churches will never use a multisite strategy, they are no longer perceived as aberrations and outliers.
I believe that those who honor their Christian faith at work will do two things: 1) They will do a good job, and 2) They will be men of their word.
Gentleness is power under control. It is also deploying power properly for the benefit of others.
If you want to enjoy your work without making it an idol, the solution isn’t loving your work less, but more—freely and fully delighting in your God-given vocation.
Fear has a way of paralyzing most of us at one point or another.
Church leaders often blend worship services in hopes of creating unity.
Anxiety is now at epidemic proportions. Sadly, Christians are not exempt.
A lot of us grew up with the belief that self-loathing is next to godliness and that any kind of positive evaluation of ourselves is just pride at work.
It’s a grip test. Simply squeeze a tool called a dynamometer that measures your grip strength. The stronger your grip, the better your health and lower your risk of dying.
As a parent, pastor, and former coach, I am always interested in ways leaders can help build cultures of respect among church members, teams, and children.
Your church website content needs to be compelling for your members as well as potential visitors.
