Dumb & Dumber Mistakes Pastors Often Make
I’ve served over 40 years in different churches in various roles and have make lots of mistakes. I didn’t make these mistakes with ill will...
Church Leaders’ Frustration with Sunday Sports: Five Considerations
“If our members did not let their kids play on travel leagues or Sunday sports, our attendance would increase by 25 percent.”
A pastor in...
5 Future Technologies the Church Isn’t Prepared for
“5 Future Technologies the Church Isn’t Prepared to Address” is written by Joe Terrell, Carey’s content manager. Joe’s writings for Medium, Relevant, Carey Nieuwhof,...
3 Steps to Counteract the Effects of Ministry on Your Marriage by Dr. Brent...
One of the challenges with pastors and leaders in ministry is that our lives are lived outwardly. There is an endless stream of needs,...
The Art (and Science) of the First-time Guest Follow-up Phone Call
In previous posts, I talked about the importance of following up with first-time guests (FTGs), and seven ways to structure your follow up process. Today: the...
So, Your Pastor Resigned: 7 Things Your Church Needs to Do Immediately
It’s never easy when the senior pastor resigns.
These days, the headlines are filled with pastors who are forced to leave their church (often because...
Pastors with Initiative Build Healthier Church Relationships
Leadership requires initiative. Healthy relationships require initiative. You’re the leader as the pastor. You must take the initiative, especially with relationships in the church....
The Dangerous Desire for Church Growth
Written by: Adam Ramsey
Adam Ramsey really loves Jesus and is serious about joy. He leads Liberti Church on the Gold Coast, Australia, and serves as...
Future Church: 8 Church Trends to Watch In 2023
Following three years of extraordinary turbulence in the church, 2023 appears to be a year that will be about as ‘regular’ as anything church...
The #1 Most Advantageous Leadership Trait I Observed In 2022
2020 was a year of crisis.2021 was a year of adaptation.2022 was a year of transition.
2023 will be a year of where we can...