I’ve been in 843 church buildings – or something like that. I’ve seen some good and bad. And no matter what, it’s always a challenge. Congregations are formed by their buildings, to some extent. If your sanctuary is formal, the congregation typically begins to lean that way. If the sanctuary is more informal, the congregation … Read more
Those born between 1997 and 2012 are called Generation Z. Like other generations, they take what is passed down to them, mix it with their own historic and cultural experiences, and out comes their unique take on life and their contribution to the world. Since both of my kids fall into this age group, I … Read more
Living each day with a revived soul, a wise mind, and a joyful heart is not only a great way to live life, but is very possible for each and every person. Let’s take a look at these attributes: A REVIVED SOUL Want to stop a conversation in its tracks, ask someone if they feel … Read more
A thing has a commanding presence. A commodity is disposable and throwaway. In his book, Consumer Detox: Less Stuff, More Life, author Mark Powley discusses what’s he’s learned about the difference: “The problem comes when our world becomes so full of commodities that they squeeze out the things that make life meaningful. Instead of a … Read more
“When will you become a real pastor?” Student ministry leaders often hear that question. Too often, we treat the role like a stepping stone to a “real” ministry leadership role. But full-time student ministry leaders are important. Student ministry leaders face pressures, especially those in full-time roles, which are currently dwindling in the church – … Read more
I recently read Mike Lindell’s memoir. It came free with the MyPillows we got for Christmas. One of his stories was about a decision the board of directors was discussing during a meeting. Lindell didn’t want to say anything crazy, so he stepped out of the meeting for a moment to think about how he … Read more
We all need money to keep things going. Whether you’re in a marketplace business or in a non-profit, you need to ask two questions before talking about money. Does this serve? Does this add value to others? If the answer to both questions is yes, then you can begin talking about how much money to … Read more
An old Marketing adage says your target is five stoplights of your location. This may be outdated since it doesn’t factor in the reach that comes through digital means. But for those who show up in-person to participate in church ministries, this may be a good gauge of your reach. Think about your church. How … Read more
The pendulum has swung back again. I noticed more major businesses becoming more generous with time off for employees this past Christmas Season. I’m not sure if it’s because Chick-Fil-A has been so successful staying closed on Sundays or if the pandemic has added a new lens with which to view simplicity. Not only did … Read more
We have a new resource bundle for your church available now! Through Harvest Ministry (Tim Price Blog, Worship Leader Toolbox, and Harvest), we have several resources that know will be helpful to your church! Each of our digital resources has been packaged up into a simple series of links available for you to download and … Read more