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Let’s face it—our world is more polarized than ever. Whether it’s politics, social issues, or just the latest controversy, it seems like everyone’s picking sides. And while that’s a challenge out in the world, it can be an even bigger challenge inside the church. How...
A church planter has a challenging job. They have to be a church leader, business manager, and community organizer all...
There is a lot to consider when it comes to bi-vocational ministry. It would behoove us to count the cost before...
“No one in my master’s house is more important than I am.” ~Joseph (Genesis 39:9a CEV). It seems the fall of...
I spend a lot of time in churches with church leaders and their people. I gave a lot of thought to what the game...
I think it's common for church leaders to place friendly welcoming people at our front doors. Life can be tough so...
As a leader, there are many times I feel like the mediator between opposing viewpoints. I’m steering our team towards...
There are many reasons we should start a church. There are even more reasons we should plant churches that plant...
Most of us know how essential volunteers are to making sure our churches are as effective as they need to be. Churches...
In my years of coaching pastors, I’ve found that the conversation will inevitably drift into one of three tracks that...
Change has changed. Have you noticed? Of course, you have. It’s all around us. You might not have thought about it,...
A very long time ago I came to the conclusion that God blesses those who work the hardest. I remember telling my...
One of the most common complaints I hear from churches is how they wish their introverted Senior Pastors were...