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There will always be changes in weather. Just as Jesus calmed the water on the Sea of Galilee, the Lord today brings seasons of calm.

Jim Farrer August 5, 2025

Change in the church is challenging yet necessary. Effective leadership fosters trust, patience, and prayer to navigate transitions.

Jim Farrer March 12, 2025

Most pastors are already overworked with business as usual, and leading a “turnaround” is the most difficult task of church leaders.

Jim Farrer January 7, 2025

Some pastors refrain from preaching on political topics. However, on national holidays and in national election years, many parishioners yearn for some biblical perspective.

Jim Farrer November 7, 2024

In the journey of faith and ministry, continual growth and deeper understanding are essential.

Jim Farrer July 29, 2024

With everyone’s attention on the graduates and the pastor’s advice for them, these ceremonies are opportunities to assure the graduates: “We’ve pulled for you; we’ve prayed for you; we’re proud of you.” What else do graduates need to hear?

Jim Farrer May 16, 2024

The model of evangelism and mission developed by St. Patrick became the greatest sustained Christian mission in Christianity’s history.

Jim Farrer March 17, 2024

Some Christians might currently believe that the most relevant book in the Bible is Lamentations. Negative news reports outnumber good news about the church.

Jim Farrer November 27, 2023

Here are 10 reasons why things are a bit harder for the church today.

Jim Farrer August 11, 2023

Here are seven ideas around five minutes each that offer a reset for daily life and leadership.

Jim Farrer July 5, 2023

I was surprised to discover that most of the praying in the Bible is full of movement, action and noise.

Jim Farrer October 5, 2022

We come to this topic with both apostolic boldness and humility.

Jim Farrer July 19, 2022

When we look at the numerical aspects of congregational change, here's what we see.

Jim Farrer June 6, 2022

The most visible action of church leadership involves worship.

Jim Farrer May 12, 2022

Here are eight ways to care for and clean up your soul this spring.

Jim Farrer April 13, 2022

With many facets of society in turmoil, we often expect the church to be a place of solace, serenity and shalom. That hope and dream is not always realized.

Jim Farrer September 26, 2021

These biblical tips for healthy living may be just what you need as you face a post-pandemic world.

Jim Farrer June 25, 2021

Pastors may consider adapting these thought-provoking questions and answers when they address their congregations' grads in a sermon or in written recognition.

Jim Farrer May 8, 2021

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that America is going through its longest sustained decline in life expectancy in a century.

Jim Farrer March 11, 2021

Some pastors refrain from preaching on political topics. However, on national holidays and in national election years, many parishioners yearn for biblical perspective.

Jim Farrer October 13, 2020


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Jim Farrer is the founder of Vital Signs Church Consulting and a member of the …
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