Every church has a story. Some are in seasons of growth and vitality, while others face a reality that's harder to discuss—steady decline, dwindling attendance, aging congregation, financial struggles, and potentially closure on the horizon. For many, a church...
This summer, at a nearby amusement park, I rode thirteen rollercoasters in one evening. The granddaddy of them all was...
Unlocking Potential With Mentorship: How to Guide & Nurture Tomorrow’s Church Leaders The success of any church...
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...