Churches are notorious for getting stuck and plateauing. We tend to answer questions that people were asking 15 years ago. We are drawn to tradition and have a hard time letting go. We operate by doing what we did last year – and we’re really grasping for something from the past after coming through the … Read more
It’s been said you have three minutes to bring warmth as you welcome guests entering your church. You don’t need to try too hard or compete with Disney hospitality. However, learning the verbal and non-verbal aspects of a warm welcome should become our default. I’ve been reading Cues by Vanessa Van Edwards, a book about … Read more
The mark of a great church isn’t its seating capacity, but its sending capacity. This phrase struck me. It goes right along with the Great Commission – to go. It also falls in line with the trend to build smaller worship venues with multiple services and campuses. You don’t have to be a big church … Read more
Proverbs 11:17 says: “Our souls are nourished when we are kind.” This doesn’t mean that’s the only reason to do good things, but it is an undeniable benefit. I remember a time a few years back when my daughter’s Sunday school class recently bagged up homeless kits. The gallon-size zip lock bag included some money, … Read more
No organization or ministry drifts toward simplicity. Complexity is a byproduct of structure and systems. The more you do, the more you must fight to keep things simple. Now is a great time to get to the root of simplicity in your ministry. It Begins With You You have control over simplifying your schedule and … Read more
The church is an organization that exists for those not yet in it. The very reason for the church is to connect with people, preach the gospel, and be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. The single largest organization on the planet is by far the Christian Church with approximately three billion … Read more
Our minds are powerful. One of God’s greatest gifts in creation was the power to think. You may not know it by the way others (or even ourselves) act at times, but our brains and minds control our attitude. Attitude shouldn’t be based on on outward issues. Our internal response is what gives us a … Read more
Have you thought of all the benefits in your life that came from others before you? Consider the city you live in, the country you’re a part of, and possibly the church you attend. Consider the sacrifices of those who have fought for freedom, worked hard to provide for you as you grew up, and … Read more
The ministry whirlwind is a reality. Priorities can shift in a matter of moments when serving people in church ministry. The seasons can fly by and it’s not uncommon for the mission to become swamped or at very least, fuzzy. There are lots of good people serving faithfully each day but may not see the … Read more
Books about finances and money are always good reminders. I recently read The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach. This older book doesn’t have the most up-to-date tricks and tips, but the principles are good. I’m not a financial planner – at all – but I do have thoughts about the relationship we have with our … Read more