How to Have an Honest Conversation (that Might Be Uncomfortable)
Honesty, candor and being frank, all easy in a Christian environment, right? Not always.
Why are we tempted to hold back?
Here are some common examples
Unclear...
8 Indicators That Your Ministry May Be Drowning You
In the 1992 presidential race Ross Perot coined the phrase, “giant sucking sound,” to describe his concern that a proposed treaty would cause American...
The Most Surprising Issue About Church Facilities
Don’t get too bored reading about church facilities.
You will become interested when it’s time for a major building program.
You will be interested when you...
Liturgy As a Tool for Discipleship
Written by: Kevin Figgins
Kevin is the Senior Pastor of Christ the King Church in Augusta, Georgia. Kevin has served in a number of capacities during...
5 Tips for Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
Every leader knows that there will be change and uncertainty in their organization. It could be an organizational restructuring, moving, or a global pandemic....
The Future of Discipleship
Written by: Fred Mok
Fred is a second-generation Chinese American from San Jose, California, who has pastored for 17 years after spending nine years working in...
5 Lessons I Learned from Angry Emails
Most pastors and leaders count on email to communicate. We can’t make a call or schedule a meeting each time we need to tell...
One Key Reason Why Church Consultations Fail
I did my first church consultation in 1988. Since then, I have been involved in hundreds of consultations of different ilk and varying depth.
I...
Caring for Your Church (without Wearing Yourself Out!), Part 2 by Mark Harrell
In my last blog, we explored how developing a balanced life and cultivating the right attitudes will help you as a pastor not wear...
6 Reasons Why Church Mergers Are a Good Idea
What do you think about church mergers?
It was less than twenty years ago that mergers were relatively uncommon, and today, they are gaining momentum...