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February 16, 2026 0 Comments

Word Count: 496 – Est Reading Time: 2 Minutes What’s UpWe’ve confused the term "missional" and, especially, the moniker "missional church." Somewhere along the way, it all started sounding like community activism with

February 9, 2026 0 Comments

Word Count: 848 – Est Reading Time: 3 Minutes What’s UpMost churches think they’re doing a pretty good job making guests feel welcome on Sunday. The problem is this: what feels normal to

February 2, 2026 0 Comments

Word Count: 603 – Est Reading Time: <2 Minutes What’s UpPastors love to trust their instincts. After all, experience counts for something. The problem is that intuition, unchecked, becomes a substitute for clarity

January 26, 2026 0 Comments

Word Count: 497 – Est Reading Time: 2 Minutes What’s UpLet’s stop pretending church behavior problems are people problems. They’re not. They’re church value problems.So WhatEvery church says it has values. Few churches

January 19, 2026 0 Comments

Word Count: 499 – Est Reading Time: 2 Minutes What’s UpSome churches see first-time visitors almost every week. Others go weeks … sometimes months … without seeing a single new face. That gap

January 12, 2026 0 Comments

Word Count: 742 – Est Reading Time: 3 Minutes What’s UpTime management for pastors isn’t really about efficiency … it’s about leadership. Your calendar tells the unvarnished truth about what you actually prioritize,