The Best Kind of Learning Is Do-it-yourself
From time to time, as I’m sketching at a church or school, the question arises: “So, have you had training for this?” Or, maybe,...
5 Characteristics of Church’s That Demonstrate Strength and Stability
All churches experience seasons of storms, struggles and setbacks if they are pursing a God-sized, God-ordained vision. It is Godly leadership that helps us...
5 Ways to Become a “bounce Back” Leader
In a previous post I suggested 5 indicators that point to leaders who quickly bounce back from adversity, setbacks, and disappointment. I used the phrase “resilient...
Why the “fishbowl” of Ministry Is Not a Bad Thing, and One Step to...
I had been a pastor for about ten months when the adult daughter of church members—a daughter who did not attend our church—stopped me for a...
Preparing for Easter – Part 2 by Cody Jones
In my last blog, I shared with you that I believe the best preparation for Easter begins with prayer and seeking God’s agenda for...
Preparing for Easter – Part 1 by Cody Jones
At the very first SCN XChange I ever attended, Pastor Jim Graff taught a message called “Planning That Produces Life and Peace.” I’m not sure how...
5 Ways to Lead with Empathy
Empathy sounds like one of those touchy-feely words. It’s what those woo-woo leaders do. But it’s not.
Leading with empathy is something every leader should...
Rediscover the Power of Preaching: 6 Learnings from My Year-long Sermon Hiatus
If you’re a preacher, you probably feel some combination of excitement, overwhelm, and light dread every time you get up to deliver a sermon.
I...
How to Keep Your Church Youthful and Growing
“They will be full of sap and very green” (Psalm 92:14).
An article in “The Progressive Farmer” asked whether to “Keep or Cull?” Subtitle of...
The Deacons Every Pastor (should) Love
In a lot of churches, deacons get a bad rap. If they do too much, people believe they’re trying to take over the church....
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9 Ways to Boost Brain Power
God gave each of us a two-pound dynamo called the human brain. It’s truly the most amazing physical object in the universe. Yet, many...
Just Some Thoughts About My Pastoral Heroes
As I grow older, I’ve been thinking a lot about my pastoral heroes—both those still living and those now with the Lord. Here are...
Acts 29 Stories: Acts Church In Manila, Philippines
Written by: Olivia Meade
Olivia Meade works as a content editor for Acts 29. She’s a member of New Heights Church in West Virginia, where she...
