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Sometimes, the dream candidate is not as far off or unattainable as you might fear. Sometimes, they’re already right under your nose. Don’t be...
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The title of this article might engender some visceral reactions. I get it. It is not a pleasant subject. For church members who have...
3 Truths Church Planters Must Remember
Written by: Thom Desmond
Thom Desmond (MA, Reformed Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor of Springbrook Church in Langlade County, WI. He and his wife, Crystal,...
What’s a Pastor to Do When Ousted from His Church?
An online preacher magazine says a pastor fired because of his alcoholism is bitter at his mistreatment by that congregation’s leaders. Not good.
I’ll skip...
5 Life Changing Things You Can’t Do In a Hurry
Quicker, faster, hurry and now. These are words we are all too familiar with as we attempt to keep up with all our responsibilities as...
How to Build a Trustworthy Staff
Trust makes the ministry world go ‘round. Evidence of trust abounds in our field: People contribute financially to your cause, they share their lives...
Are You Leading Well? 13 Questions to Ask Yourself
Ten years ago I began a new adventure…leading a church in a new country. I accepted the lead pastor role at a great church...
The Disappearance of the 30-something and 40-something Pastor (here’s Why)
We’re all getting older. Almost every demographic in the United States is having fewer children. Population growth is slowing, and immigration rates are not...
When You Need to Fire Your Best Friend
When you work in ministry, it’s easy to feel like your co-workers are your best friends… which is why firing employees starts to feel a...
My Testimony: One Reason Our Churches Must Invest In Children and Teens
Here’s the way I’ve previously described how I heard the gospel:
I first heard about Christ when God planted in my seventh-grade classroom a crazy,...
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As a team member, feeling appreciated beyond the paycheck is important. You put a lot of effort into fulfilling your job requirements, finding things...
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