Quotes and Leadership Lessons from American Underdog
Have you ever felt like an underdog? Were you picked last for sports or business? Sometimes we feel like no one wants us.
That’s how...
4 Critical Things for Christian Higher Education Leaders to Remember
First, a confession. I must admit that I’ve not been “on the ground and in the trenches” working on a college campus for a...
Three Critical Questions for Enriching Your Culture Post-covid
As we enter into the “other side” of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are beginning to be able to evaluate the extent to which our...
Five Cautions About Church Budgets for the Next Twelve Months
The call from the pastor was not that unusual.
Indeed, it was a part of a pattern we’ve observed at Church Answers.
“Hey Thom,” the pastor...
7 High Standards of Leadership
Leaders are often under scrutiny.
Unfortunately, it’s often in an attempt to catch them doing something wrong, and we all know that if you look...
9 Ways to Respond to the Church Critic
By Charles Stone / 0 Comments / Church Growth, Church Staff, communication, Leadership, Ministry / April 26, 2020
One well-worn adage reads, “The two things you can’t avoid in life are death and taxes.” As a Pastor,...
When Christians Lose Their Minds, People Lose Their Faith
If your social feed is like mine, it looks like people are losing their minds.
Christians too.
As the world has become more fragile than it...
When Large Churches Get Stuck: Reducing the Span of Care
Several years ago, I walked into a senior pastor’s office and we started to talk. You should know that I get paid for strategy consultations,...
Loving Your City Well by Gary Hart
Today I want to talk with you about blooming where you’re planted, particularly how to love your city. I love this topic because it's...
Looking for the Fine Print In the Gospel Message
I was getting ready to face the day and noticed something on the television. An ad for “hair club for women” was running. Photos...