Dangerous Trends in Church Planting
While church planting has rightfully garnered more attention in the last two decades, we must be careful to evaluate the methods we use. We must also be aware of some of the dangerous trends out there. …
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10 Common Mistakes When Leading Easter Services
When Easter Sunday approaches, church leaders feel the pressure to engage people like never before. In that attempt, we often do things that aren't helpful. Here are 10 common mistakes to avoid while planning and leading Easter services.…
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Why Your Pastor Might Be Ready to Quit
Every year, many pastors burn out and quit. Why is that such a common reality? Discover ten things that might be discouraging your pastor, and how to help him address it.…
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12 Goals for Our Church in 2021
While we know there are uncertainties around 2021, we also know that our mandate hasn't changed. We are called to make disciples. Here are some of our goals to see that happen.…
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Pastoral Reflection on 2020
As I look back over 2020, I'm more overwhelmed at what God did than what we endured. Yes, this year had its fair share of challenges, but it didn't hinder God's work.…
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4 Questions for Long-Term Sermon Planning
One of the most helpful ways to preach faithfully to a local congregation is to have a long-term plan. It doesn't limit the Holy Spirit, but I think the process connects you even more to Him in your preparation and delivery.…
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A Call for Repentance Within the American Church
Christians long for a change in the United States, but it's not more present because we have fallen down on the job. Revival cannot begin in our country until repentance starts in the church.…
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What Causes Disagreeing Christians to Unite
What causes disagreeing Christians to unite is when we can agree upon a prioritized issue. While we often get sidetracked in inconsequential debates, a serious rallying cry often wakes us up. Maybe we need to keep that.…
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Church – It’s Time to Dream Again
What if COVID-19 has provided you the opportunity to prioritize all the things you have dreamed about for your church? Church - it's time to dream again.…
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Leading Your Church Through the Rest of 2020
2020 has been challenging, but we still have a ways to go. Instead of losing a critical opportunity by pacing through another intermediate stage as a church, what if you created a strategy for the next three months of which your entire church could get behind?…
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The New Church Normal
Now that we have made it through the first half of 2020, people are constantly asking - when will we get back to normal? I hate to break it to you, but I don’t think we are going to return to it, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing for your life, family, or church. …
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