Welcome! These posts are for those who serve as leaders in the local church. I’m so grateful for your ministry. Keep up the good (and hard) work! Here are some sample posts to get you started:
1. Eight Ways To Think Like A Big Church
2. Your Church Can Be Influential With These Six Things
3. 9 Indicators That Your Church May Be In Trouble
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Ministries, families, churches, and businesses have been ruined by the close examination of their leaders’ inner lives. As Kevin Harney writes in his book, Leadership From The Inside Out, you … Read more
Motivation is central to the work of the church. Christians are motivated out of love (1 Cor 16:14), out of thankfulness (Eph. 5:20), out of calling (Matthew 28:19) and from … Read more
The soul task of the church is to invite people to meet Jesus and equip those people to invite others. This requires two things from both pastors and congregations: a … Read more
Creativity is hidden in all of us, We were created, and we can create. Many people have called me creative while using self-deprecating humor to say, “I don’t have a … Read more
Every church has a collective story. As a leader, you need to pay attention to what story is being told. I’m not talking about the good old, unchanging story of … Read more
A plane takes off from New York heading to Dallas. Just after takeoff, the strong winds cause the plane to veer slightly off course. Does the pilot turn around and take … Read more
This past week and weekend were hectic. Long day, lots of details. Forty-eight invigorating hours of ministry work between Thursday evening and Sunday evening. I was mentally distracted at home. … Read more
A healthy church is a worthy goal. It’s not that healthy church leaders don’t disagree or engage each other. It doesn’t mean there won’t be growing pains, transitions, and setbacks. … Read more
For several years, Harvest Conferences has been in existence to provide opportunities for children, students, and leaders to grow. You may be tired of hearing me say this, but gathering … Read more
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 … Read more