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One thing is for certain regarding the proclamation of God’s Word: preaching is still primary for both pastors and church members. Because of the centrality...

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Communities of Belonging: A Strange Family This part of the book has three chapters: Reconciliation: A Beautiful & Disruptive Story Getting Practical: Action & Reflection ...

Thriving In Trial

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you...

During His Years As Pastor of This Church…

The state denominational paper announces the retirement of Pastor Dental Bridges with the usual numbers: During his twelve years as pastor of Center’s Big...

Why We Flipped a House

Kristi and I just flipped a house! I know, I know, before the Chip and Joanna Gaines comments begin to flood this post (especially...

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If church engagement numbers are high, can we just ignore attendance? It’s a question I hear from time to time when we’re serving churches...

They Are Having a Convention and I Asked to Pray the Invocation

This happens to every pastor: Some civic (as in ‘nonreligious‘) outfit calls and asks you to lead a prayer at their gathering. Sometimes it’s...

The Most Critical Step In Introducing Change

When it comes to making changes, and doing so successfully, whether that change is: In a home In an organization In a business In...

Why We Flipped a House

Kristi and I just flipped a house! I know, I know, before the Chip and Joanna Gaines comments begin to flood this post (especially...

The Ultimate Strategy to Balance Your Life

How do you balance your life according to God’s plan? Creating a schedule that puts the most important things first like your time with the...
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We took over a 36-year-old church rebounding from the moral failure of their Senior Pastor on the other side of COVID. We came in...

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Artificial Intelligence is all the rage right now. It feels like everybody is using it. That’s because many people are utilizing the new tool of the...