Could be considered the most painful process in ministry.
Many church members really don’t want to see their churches grow.
God is not done with us yet.
If revitalization doesn’t happen, this may be the result.
Here are five common reasons.
Here are five reasons church revitalization leaders should be consummate students of risk-taking and change leadership.
Let me explain why I see this major trend on the horizon.
If a leader has all of the following seven traits, it is likely that leader will lead the congregation to greater health.
When we interviewed the leaders of these scrappy churches, we noticed a pattern.
Money can be an awkward issue for churches and guest speakers.
The #MeToo Movement will be one of the historic markers of 2018. Its impact is felt in the entertainment industry, in politics, in businesses and, undoubtedly, in churches.
As a pastor, I saw the beginning of a school year as an opportunity to try new approaches and to make a statement about the priorities of our congregation.
Pastors and other church leaders are often hesitant to deal with toxicity in the church.
The rebellious generation may become the religious generation.
Patterns emerge that signal the signs of hubris for any leader.
This list is neither complete nor exhaustive. God is still working on me.
Yes, the times they are a-changing. And these five developments are among the most dramatic.
Some churches use bylaws well beyond their original intent.
We aren’t reaching people because, well, we aren’t trying to reach people.
I still have painful memories about the first time I experienced losing church members as a pastor.
