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Ever stare at your church spreadsheets and wonder, "Are we actually making a difference?" Let's talk about measuring success in ways that matter – beyond just counting heads and dollars. The Real Definition of Success I remember sitting in my office late...
When it comes to church growth and individual transformation, personal testimonies are not just powerful; they are...
Launching a church can feel similar to starting a tech company. The initial excitement is palpable. Ideas are...
The Power of Encouragement Encouragement isn’t just a nice gesture; it’s absolutely critical when you’re starting a...
Christian discipleship is what happens when people live daily with Jesus. Jesus drew incredible, mammoth church-sized...
I recently worked with a client who is transitioning from serving as the Lead Pastor of an established church to...
When we start this adventure of church planting, we typically have visions of community, transformation, and...
A church's health and growth are not accidental but the result of intentional, God-honoring practices. This blog post...
It seems I’m constantly balancing between my yes and no as a leader. As a leader, I prefer to say yes. I love it when...
We—the followers of Jesus—live in an interesting neighborhood: The World. My friend Tom Thatcher (co-founder of The...
Ever feel like something's a bit off at church, but you can't quite put your finger on it? Could it be a sign that...
I grew up in a small town. Railroad tracks sliced through the middle of town and freight trains would rattle the...
If you're in the world of church planting or pastoring a local congregation, you know that crafting a life-giving...