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Church planting is a wild ride. You’re building something from the ground up—reaching people, changing lives, and following God’s call. But let’s be real: planting a church can get complicated, especially when you’re also trying to balance the demands of...
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...
Want a guaranteed better Thanksgiving? Perhaps even the best Thanksgiving ever? I actually believe Thanksgiving may be...
One of the biggest questions you as a leader need to ask is: “Are those who report to me headed in the same...
Would you rather lead with influence or control? Hopefully, the answer comes easily, but regardless of the answer, it...
If you feel like you’re stuck in a dead-end ministry situation where options are limited, and doors aren’t opening, be...
It is no secret that the church in America is in decline. Many are searching for a new approach, a method or style...