If you attend a church regularly, you’ve probably noticed the phenomenon. A guest shows up for a worship service, but he or she never returns. It is, unfortunately, a common… Click To Read More "10 Ways Churches Drive Away First-Time Guests"
4 Internal Barriers to Church Growth
1. Facility barriers. The two most common are poor signage and inadequate parking. Other common facility barriers include dirty and cluttered facilities, inadequate worship space, inadequate children’s space, and poor… Click To Read More "4 Internal Barriers to Church Growth"
Bad Habits Leaders Should Avoid
What habits are keeping you from getting your work done? Here are 10 Habits you must break to be more productive: 1. Overloading Have you ever been in the middle… Click To Read More "Bad Habits Leaders Should Avoid"
Top 5 Reasons Ministry Leaders Quit
By Mark Howell There are a number of reasons that ministry leaders quit. While some quit for good reasons, most quit for reasons that are completely avoidable. They aren’t being… Click To Read More "Top 5 Reasons Ministry Leaders Quit"
7 Questions Pastors Should Ask Their Ministry Leaders
Questions are a powerful tool for every leader. The greatest leaders I know ask lots of questions. They encourage discussion. Plus, questions allow other people to have an opinion other… Click To Read More "7 Questions Pastors Should Ask Their Ministry Leaders"
Reasons to Be Thankful You Live in the U.S.
In a time of contentious Supreme Court decisions, economic woes, and opinionated Americans living in a post-Christian nation, it’s easy to see what’s wrong. But economist Morgan Housel compiled a… Click To Read More "Reasons to Be Thankful You Live in the U.S."
News You Can Use
Some Great Advice for Young Leaders Carey Hieuwhof 1. Study and practice faithfulness. Faithfulness is rare. Not just in marriage, but also in life. Learn how to be consistent, loyal and… Click To Read More "News You Can Use"
5 Reasons a Church Stops Growing
Obviously, God is ultimately in charge of a church’s growth. There are times when God is giving a season of rest and preparation for a church for something to come.… Click To Read More "5 Reasons a Church Stops Growing"
Five Mistakes Young Pastors Make
As a pastor, if you could write a letter to yourself 10 years ago, what would you say? What would you tell yourself to focus on or shy away from?… Click To Read More "Five Mistakes Young Pastors Make"
Effective Outreach Opportunities
Evangelism is the responsibility of every believer. There is no such thing as the “gift of evangelism,” rather, all Christians have the obligation to share the gospel. Churches can and should partner… Click To Read More "Effective Outreach Opportunities"
What Pastors Do When Churches Are In A Slump
For churches, there is no clear definition of a “slump.” Indeed, some leaders wonder if it is even right to say that a church can get in a slump.… Click To Read More "What Pastors Do When Churches Are In A Slump"
Words of Advice for Young Pastors
Written by Chuck Lawless A friend asked me what general advice I would give to young church leaders. I’m sure this list is not complete, but here’s a start: 1.… Click To Read More "Words of Advice for Young Pastors"