Four Steps to Being Ruined by Temptation
John Mark Hall, with the performing group Casting Crowns, wrote these words in his song, Slow Fade…
It’s a slow fade when you give yourself...
9 Ways Clarity Benefits Leaders
Several years ago I entered into a coaching relationship with seven other pastors through Will Mancini’s organization, Auxano. It was a great experience that helped me...
5 Core Issues Impacting Churches Trying to Move Forward from 2020
As you lean in 2021, it’s critical to address these issues…
In case you didn’t have a chance to review our latest Unstuck Church Report, the...
Are You Being Tested? or Tempted?
I love taking tests. I always have. I love filling in bubbles and trying to figure out the correct answer. The problem is, while...
How Do I Trust God When It Seems He Didn’t Come Through?
Trust is like a staff you can lean on as you journey uphill with Me.If you are trusting in Me consistently,the staff will bear...
3 Healthy Boundaries Every Leader Needs with Critics
Several years ago at the Willow Creek Leadership Summit, I heard Sheila Heen speak. She co-authored the book Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art...
The Money Series: How Much Should Churches Spend on Their Staff?
Ministry is all about people reaching people and disciples making disciples.
Because of that, it should be no surprise that the largest financial investment most...
Stop the Race
When I played professional baseball… okay, actually, I never played past peewee league, but I remember what happened when a player got hurt (which...
Talk to God About Your Struggles
“Whenever you are tempted to grumble,come to Me and talk it out. As you open up to Me,I will put My thoughts in your...
How Often Should Preachers Practice Their Sermon?
I’ve served in ministry over 39 years and I’ve preached a lot of sermons. Some have been good and some, well, not so good. Three factors...
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What Causes God to Laugh
“But Thou, O Lord, dost laugh at them; Thou dost scoff at all the nations” (Psalm 59:8).
Was it Erma Bombeck who once said, “Know...
5 Pathways to Life-changing Unity Over Destructive Division
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard,...
Bringing People from Guest to Connected to Maturity, Part 1 by Geoffrey and Michael...
Geoffrey: According to church leadership experts, most people decide whether they'll come back to a church within the first seven to ten minutes of driving...
