Every now and then, I get asked the question, “Should I go back and revitalize my home church?” This is a good question and one that has proponents on both sides. In an effort to answer the above question, let me outline the pros and potential drawbacks of going back...
Here are a few practical things that you can do to take your preaching to the next level with minimal effort. ...
My first church out of seminary had a cute little building on what the B-52s called The Atlanta Highway, better known...
I learned in church revitalization that many times entrepreneurial-type leaders disappear when things aren’t working...
There are two ways to try and grow a church. Plan A has years of tradition behind it: Convince those in...
If you look up the definition of margin, you’ll get a few different answers. The edge or border of something. The...
I have a few suggestions for pastors as you prepare for Christmas services. I often have said to our staff that...
Like most people on the planet, I’ve had some good bosses and some not-so-good bosses. And conversely, in my...
Editors Note: Steve wrote this blog post after their Thanksgiving and Christmas outreaches in 2021. There are...
Want a guaranteed better Thanksgiving? Perhaps even the best Thanksgiving ever? I actually believe Thanksgiving may be...
Each Spring I set out a red bird feeder in my backyard. It is a red metal box that stands affixed on a 5’ pole. I...
The present love affair with corporate mission statements must be more than a framed eight-by-twelve well-wordsmithed...
The thought of making a difference stirs you to take action. The excitement of something unique and fresh drives you...