For Generation Z and Gen Alpha, the smartphone isn't just a tool—it's a lifestyle with negative effects.
Common church errors can easily deter guests. Addressing small issues can have a significant impact on welcoming visitors.
I don't hear many church leaders advocating weekly worship attendance of their church members. It's a mistake.
What if the reason you're thinking of leaving isn't the real issue at all? When a leader wonders whether they're still the right fit, it may be time to ask a deeper question first.
If it takes 114 hours a week to meet everyone’s expectations, maybe it’s time to revisit what we expect. What if the key to a healthier church isn’t a harder-working pastor, but a more grace-filled congregation?
Ever had a hospital visit take an unexpected turn? From surprising last words to mistaken identities and flying bedpans, these real-life pastoral moments are as unforgettable as they are unbelievable.
There are a lot of us Baby Boomer pastors and Christian leaders around. And it's cliché, but we aren't getting any younger. It's a quiet question that many are asking, but they are asking it nonetheless: What age should I retire?
Ten practical guidelines for churches when it comes to paying and hosting guest speakers and musicians, emphasizing generosity, transparency, and professionalism.
Pastors prioritizing their families as their first ministry is important. There is deep pain and neglect experienced by some pastor's spouses. Pastors must balance family and church responsibilities to effectively care for both.
They are the second largest generation in America’s history. At 74 million persons, they are only surpassed in size by the Boomer generation. Born between 1980 and 1997, they are shaping our businesses, our government, and our culture. And they are shaping our churches.
A pastor shares his experience leading a deeply divided church, facing resistance, personal attacks, and ultimately resigning.
Now, four decades later, I reflect on what I’ve learned in ministry. Some lessons came rather naturally; others were very painful.
There seems to be a convergence of issues that could have a profound effect on churches in 2025.
Are any of you old enough to remember “perfect attendance awards”?
A sincere pastor asked me this question: If I only had to measure and follow five church metrics, what would be my top five choices?
I have worked with countless pastors who shared their stories with me. These phases are common in many of them.
While we are entering a new era for churches in the United States and beyond, I see it as a new era of opportunity rather than problems.
Satan does not want people to become followers of Christ. He blinds them to the gospel until the Holy Spirit removes the scales from their eyes, often through our personal evangelism.
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’ve often lamented my failure to talk with my dad more frequently. You know how it is. You always think you have more time.
