Christian men of all ages are struggling, and fewer than 10 percent of American churches offer an effective ministry for their men.
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.
Some of us may need to give our volunteers a break during this season. Some of us may need to give them opportunities. And some of us need to do a combination of both. Below are reasons why—and action steps on how—to do both.
A pastor shares his experience leading a deeply divided church, facing resistance, personal attacks, and ultimately resigning.
Effective men’s discipleship is critical to the health of every church, whatever its size.
What makes a healthy church? First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida is a case study.
Volunteering in a church, for example, on a church board or committee, can not only be rewarding but also an important contribution to a church.
In over five decades in vocational ministry, I’ve discovered that how I respond to compliments says a lot about me.
Now, four decades later, I reflect on what I’ve learned in ministry. Some lessons came rather naturally; others were very painful.
Since retiring from local ministry in 2006, I’ve had the privilege of preaching in countless churches, both large and small. What I’ve seen has been overwhelmingly encouraging. With a few exceptions, I’ve been reminded again and again that the Lord’s church is alive, well, and making a difference in people’s lives.
Most people checking out your church will view you on social before they visit you in a service. Here are 10 examples from churches doing a good job with their social headers to inspire you.
There seems to be a convergence of issues that could have a profound effect on churches in 2025.
More and more I’m seeing at the end of the day all we’ve got is our relationship with God and with people. Not the idea of a relationship, but the reality of a relationship.
As I look back, I think I’d have done a few things differently. Here’s a list of my do-overs.
Are any of you old enough to remember “perfect attendance awards”?
Everything has its season. And the season of the cool church is, in many ways, coming to an end.
Most pastors are already overworked with business as usual, and leading a “turnaround” is the most difficult task of church leaders.
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.
If you’re going to keep your printed bulletin, here are 5 ways to improve it.
