The church welcome ministry is more important today than it’s ever been.

Thom Rainer February 2, 2022

Though it is cliché, change is the constant in our culture.

Thom Rainer January 27, 2022

If it works for Google, I know it will help you too.

Mark MacDonald January 25, 2022

There are certain people that are just happy all the time. And then there’s me. And probably you.

Tom Harper January 24, 2022

Change is not always a popular experience, and it can produce a lot of damage if it is not done wisely, carefully, and lovingly.

Tom Crenshaw January 11, 2022

Church vision and mission will rarely build your congregation. Here’s why they’ll fail you.

Mark MacDonald January 7, 2022

In this post I’ve created a simple self-evaluation for pastors to determine how much people-pleasing affects them.

Charles Stone December 28, 2021

For sure, I’ve made many mistakes. I hope I’ve learned from these mistakes more than I have repeated them.

Thom Rainer December 27, 2021

Your communication must be controlled by a predetermined and pre-approved communication strategy that calms messaging, and allows people to respond to the best ministry services for them.

Mark MacDonald December 17, 2021

True friendships don’t depend on your leadership. They depend on the relationship.

Carey Nieuwhof December 16, 2021

The challenge is to discern these character flaws in a prospective leader before they’re put into a position of authority.

Tom Harper December 13, 2021

I’ve observed that many times a retiring pastor often puts forth, even informally, their successor. This can be a misstep for five reasons.

Bob Whitesel December 8, 2021

Over nine out of 10 church leaders describe their church’s decline in attendance in streaming worship services as “major.” Many of them say the decline is at least 90 percent from its peak during the pandemic.

Thom Rainer December 5, 2021

Church succession can be a sticky subject and sometimes involves a lot of awkward conversations.

Ed Stetzer December 2, 2021

Just as a prism clarifies the component colors of light, the proper understanding of the gospel makes known the truths of God. Such an understanding of the gospel is critical.

Maurie Daigneau November 30, 2021

Humility and wisdom are two complementary forces that shape us and qualify us to lead.

Tom Harper November 29, 2021

We have heard from pastors more about changes they plan to make than any previous years we can recall.

Thom Rainer November 24, 2021

Strategic planning could be a life-giving experience if we see it as an opportunity for a life transforming encounter with God.

James Bruyn November 23, 2021

It’s difficult to separate the performance and achievements of any elite athlete from those who helped them discover and hone the talent and skill that led them to greatness.

Jenni Catron November 19, 2021


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