I came close to titling these “essential” skills, but I knew that was unfair. God grows churches and He works through all different types of people. I have heard great pastors say — “I know how to teach and care for the people, but I’m not always sure how to lead.”...
Church Health, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Uncategorized
Meet Ray
Mar 10, 2022
Ray is twenty-seven years old and works in IT at the local university. He’s been married for three years and he and...
Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
Creating An Outward Focused Culture
Feb 10, 2022
I am often asked “How can one create a culture of serving somewhere that has been lacking an outward focus?” That’s a...
Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
The Number One Change for Effective Church Revitalization
Jan 31, 2022
Do you know the number one change needed for an effective church revitalization? It’s not programs, systems or...
Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
The Master Carpenter’s Blueprint for Making Disciples
Jan 27, 2022
What is the relationship between making disciples and carpentry? To those who are unfamiliar with the Gospels, there...
Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Common Reactions When Growth in an Organization Slows
Jan 13, 2022
A young pastor was battling the leadership of the church to make changes. He felt part of his call to the church was...
Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Are You A “Quadrant Dweller”?
Jan 6, 2022
Many years ago a fellow pastor introduced me to a graphic that was helpful for a wider view of the Church. He had...
Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Servant Evangelism
“Values, meet Strategy.”
Dec 14, 2021
In the early days of our church, founding pastor Steve Sjogren coined a simple phrase for people to use in basic...
Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Why There Has Never Been a Better Time to Be a Leader
Dec 8, 2021
There has never been a better time to be a leader than today. I have been a student of leadership and a practicing...
Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Implementing Change in the Local Church
Nov 30, 2021
With the latest data showing less than stellar predictions of church growth and expansion, it’s time that we conclude...
Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
It’s a Thanksgiving Life
Nov 23, 2021
Build a Memory of Thanksgiving Kindness When you think of the words, “kindness” and “Thanksgiving” an image of food...
Church Health, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Survival Mode?
Nov 18, 2021
Lots of folks have been questioning what church life and ministry should look like post-Covid. To do that, I think it...
Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
4 Limitations Pastors Unknowingly Set For Their Church
Nov 11, 2021
I often say, “You limit what you control”. There are limitations pastors unknowingly set for their church. It’s often...
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