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10 Things Effective Churches Do Well

I’ve written posts that describe some of the negatives our church consulting teams and “spies” have found in churches. The goal of this post is to show some of the positives we’ve seen in different churches. Read More

3 Essential Beliefs of World-Changing Churches

The only way to make an impact on the world is to see the whole church involved—to see every member become a minister and a missionary. Read More

Why I've Stopped Saying ‘Church Growth’ – And What I Say Instead

The words Church Growth are packed with so much emotional baggage that they’ve become virtually useless in my context. Read More

How Often Should a Church's Leadership Meetings Be Held?

Church leadership meetings should happen as often as needed, but never more often than necessary. Read More

Bi-vocational Ministry: 3 Ways to Thrive, Not Just Survive

Here are 3 ways I have found to thrive in bi-vocational ministry. Read More

7 Steps to Maximizing Your Social Media Outreach

You have the potential and capacity to reach many more people online than just those who attend your church. Here’s how. Read More

The Hospitable Gospel

Jesus modeled hospitality in the Gospels and commanded it in Acts Read More