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Church leadership can be messy. As churches grow and get more complex, so do the challenges of balancing vision, strategy, and everyday operations. That’s where the Executive Pastor (XP) steps in. If the senior pastor is the one casting vision and leading from the...
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...
Church planting takes a lot out of you. When we planted the second time, my wife set herself to see much less of me...
Change is a constant in life, and the church is not immune to it. Staff changes within a church, whether due to...
This week I want to talk about the multifaceted role of a successful lead pastor in the Post-Covid Church. To begin...
As a pastor, it can seem noble and even Biblical to try to be all things to all men. The apostle Paul even said as...
Are you looking to make a real difference in your community but not quite sure where to start? Well, you're not alone....
In the ever-evolving journey of church planting, one aspect remains perpetually vital—the foundation of core values. ...
Success is not necessarily a numbers issue. I know plenty of large churches that may look successful on the outside,...