Thursday, April 12, 2018

Thursday's Catch: "10 Books for the Library of Every Church Revitalizer or Replanter" and More


10 Books for the Library of Every Church Revitalizer or Replanter - Revitalize & Replant #036 [Podcast]

Pastors in the midst of revitalization are often asking us about resources to help them. Today we cover 10 foundational books for revitalization and replanting. Listen Now

20 Hidden Killers in Your Ministry

Congregations often thrive for the first generation of their lives. At some point when they are 20-something, their founding dream or vision wanes. If they do not intervene in their own journey in response to the spiritual nudge of the Triune God, the vitality and vibrancy of their congregation will diminish incrementally for the succeeding decades, and they will approach death at some future date. Read More

9 Marks of an Unhealthy Church

Here are nine marks that your church—even one that believes the Bible, preaches the gospel and embraces good ecclesiology—may be unhealthy. Read More

20 Truths from Leading Major Change in Your Ministry

God has an amazing capacity to use leaders in their present situation. Read More

Are people ultimately good or bad? [Video]

“Are people ultimately good or bad?" Dr. Stephen Wellum answers in Honest Answers. Watch Now

5 Facts About Pastors Most Church Members Are Unclear On

In my experience, most pastors hesitate to teach the biblical understanding of the role of pastors because to do so might sound self-serving, as though they were trying to carve out a bigger role for themselves in leading the church. This is a serious error for which we are now paying, as many congregations are turning the minister into a hired hand, employing him as an errand boy or treating him as an executive brought in to lead their “country club.” Read More

When Hot-Button Issues Cry Out to Young Pastors

Just a few considerations for some of us younger, under-50ish pastors as hot-button social and cultural issues demand our attention.... Read More

Are You Too Old To Lead Worship?

There’s not a worship team on earth that hasn’t had to address this question. The tension is alive. What is the lifecycle of a worship leader or a musician? Read More

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