Everything rises and falls on leadership. As pastors, teachers, and church planters, we should be life-long learners, especially in the area of leadership.
Way back when dinosaurs ruled the earth, I surrendered my life to Jesus as a twenty-something. The Jesus Revolution and the charismatic movement were sweeping east across the country and around the world. I was swept up as well, feeling like Jesus was the best-kept...
Starting a church is perhaps one of the most exciting experiences new pastors can have. However, while the prospect of...
If you expect your church plant to grow beyond your own personal capacity to lead others, you absolutely need to...
“A mistake is not something to be determined after the fact, but in the light of the information until that point.”...
Hey there, fellow shepherds of the flock! I want to dive into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: burnout...
Ducks and geese and Christ-followers. They have a lot to do with one another. “Imprinting” is the natural phenomenon...
You have all seen social media profiles. For all the talk today against “profiling,” we are all self-identified by our...
Church planting comes with a fair amount of obstacles. One of the most common excuses for not planting a church is the...
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34-35 This may be...
Churches are made up of imperfect people, so it should come as no surprise that conflict sometimes arises....
As a pastor, I have seen firsthand the effects of an entitlement mentality within the local church. It can be a toxic...
A local church will rarely grow beyond the skill and passion level of its pastor. As that person does, so does...
Every church leader is aware of the importance of prayer. It is a fundamental act of faith that has always been...