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Some Great Church Experiments in 2020

As difficult as this year has been, the healthy crisis, economic crisis, racial crisis, and political crisis are breaking up some very hard ground in the world, in the church, and in the hearts of individuals. There couldn’t be a better time to innovate. What needs to change in your church? Here are a few things that I’m seeing right now. Read More

Domestic Violence and COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, stay-at-home orders have been in place in some states for over seven months. During this time, government officials have been forced to deal with a number of issues caused by these orders including a sharp rise in cases of domestic abuse. Read More

Your Church is Not a Stepping-Stone

Some pastors view churches as steps, stepping-stones to move up and up until you finally “arrive.” What about you? Read More

Don’t Quit, Recommit

In recent months, I have been coAs difficult as this year has been, there ntacted by over a dozen senior pastors who are considering resigning from their churches due to the stress, strain, and constant demands being placed on them. In this post, I want to provide a few simple recommendations for those who are in similar circumstances or encounter a ministry leader who is considering stepping away from the ministry. Read More

The Benefit of Mid-Week Services [Podcast]

Mid-week services are making a comeback as churches reopen. In fact, some churches are experiencing faster growth on Wednesday nights than on Sunday mornings. Listen Now

Evangelism Is Sharing an Experience, Not Closing a Deal

You were born again for evangelism. Jesus said if we follow Him, we will be fishers of men (Matthew 4:19). He also said we would receive the Holy Spirit and be His witnesses (Acts 1:8). Both of these passages remind us that Christians should be evangelists. Our witness to others, however, should be as a satisfied customer, not a commissioned salesperson. Read More