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Let’s be honest—inviting people to church these days is an uphill battle. Most people aren’t exactly lining up to come in on a Sunday, and it’s not just because they’re busy. For many, the church has a reputation problem; it feels irrelevant or even uncomfortable....
Many church leaders focus on the "what" of their mission to bring people to Jesus, such as connecting them to God and...
As a church leader or pastor, you may wonder how to start the disciple-making process within a church plant....
Church plants are needed - point blank! The local church serves as a beacon of hope for the community. This is where...
In church planting, we defied the “rules” of growth for several years. By rules, I mean things which happen that...
I once worked with a guy who said to me, “I don’t think you’ve ever heard an idea you didn’t like”. He was right. I...
If you're a church planter, you know that discouragement can come anytime. Whether it's due to slow growth, financial...
I am back to my habit of reading (finding and completing) at least two books per month. I have started quite a few...
I am in my mid 50's, and although I am far from retirement, I do take time to reflect and ponder the lessons I have...
I was interviewed a few years ago by the Suncrest Church that I planted in 1994 in southeast Chicagoland for a New...
Do you need some inspiration for the upcoming year? I find it essential to be around others who may do things...
If you look up the definition of margin, you’ll get a few different answers. The edge or border of something. The...
Like most people on the planet, I’ve had some good bosses and some not-so-good bosses. And conversely, in my...