Monday's Catch: "Finally, A Definitive List Of Every Essential Element For An Effective Church" and More

Finally, A Definitive List Of Every Essential Element For An Effective Church

We can't let our guard down in the relentless battle to keep the non-essentials from crowding out the essentials. Read More

Seven Ways Being Nice Hurts Your Church

Unfortunately, I’ve seen it again and again. Church leaders and members sacrifice the health and good of the church for fear of hurting one or a few persons. The body is sacrificed for the sake of a few members. Read More

The Top 7 Reasons Guests Return To Your Church

We might be wise to focus just a little less on why people don’t come, and invest more energy into why people do come. Focusing on what church does best is a smarter approach. Doing it the way your church does it best, is smarter still. Read More

6 Ways to Shepherd Well in the Age of Weinstein

Pastors, we have a responsibility to both protect those entrusted to our care and speak out against assaults on the daughters of Eve. The following are some actions to defend and elevate the women entrusted to our care. Read More

Shepherd Where You Live, Live Where you Shepherd

“Location, location, location!” Read More

4 Ways to Make It Through Difficult Seasons of Ministry

Seasons of difficulty can really distract a pastor or church leader. Do not let them. Read More

4 Possible Reasons Some Pastors Struggle Financially

In my more than twenty years of serving in local church ministry and working alongside pastors and churches, I have seen all four reasons at play. Read More