A Brighter Tomorrow Awaits Your Church
If God can save any person, He can save any church.
No church should die. Ever. Perhaps a church is far gone, deep into a toxic state...
4 Great Resources for Good Preaching
I asked people on Twitter to share the characteristics of what they thought comprised a good sermon. I compiled their helpful thoughts and came...
Prayer—the Greatest Tool We Have
“The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much” (James 5:16).
No greater heartache occurs than when one of our children is suffering or experiencing...
6 Tips for Ministry That Reflects the Kingdom with Ej Hibbler
Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with EJ Hibbler, who works for Pine Cove Christian Camps. He was able to share some wisdom on...
Avoiding Ministry Failure: 5 Questions to Ask When You Do a Ministry Pre-mortem
Ministry initiatives in the church often fail. A simple planning tool called the pre-mortem, however, can minimize ministry failure. In a recent post I suggested 7 good...
4 Principles to Elevate the Impact of Discipleship and Evangelism
Every church leader has at least a slight bias toward either discipleship or evangelism; it’s part of how each of us is wired. Knowing...
Are You Serious Right Now?
Hey there! Just wondering if you noticed me today. I have been attempting to get your attention in so many ways. You seem a...
God Calls and God Equips
Not long ago, I had the opportunity to meet with a group of church planters to hear their stories. As I sat in that...
What Are You Hoping for In 2022?
Over the last couple of years, the question, What are we hoping for? has been an important one to chew on. We each have a multiplicity...
10 Reasons Not to Quit Abruptly, Pastor
“Therefore, we do not lose heart.” (II Corinthians 4:1,16)
From time to time I receive notes like this one:
“I resigned my church tonight. Just couldn’t...