“I’m Not Being Fed” Is a Lie. Here’s What’s Really Going On.
Word Count: 427 – Est Read Time: ~2 Minutes What’s UpPastors hear it all the time: “I’m not being fed.” Spoiler alert: That complaint has almost nothing to do with your preaching. So WhatYou could be setting out a five-course biblical feast every week, but if folks don’t sit down and eat, that’s on them, […]
Your Volunteer Problems Aren’t Their Lack of Commitment. It’s Misalignment.
Word Count: 371 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s UpIf your volunteers keep vanishing, your volunteer problems aren’t their commitment: it’s your strategy. So WhatBurnout, inconsistency, and mediocrity aren’t volunteer issues … they’re leadership issues. Passion, not pressure, is the fuel that drives engagement and commitment. The Point Is Mediocre Service Has a CauseMost […]
Why Your Church Struggles with Authentic Prayer
Word Count: 320 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up:Your members didn’t learn to pray from books; they learned by listening to you (and others) praying upfront in worship. So What:If the prayers from the platform sound rehearsed, unnatural, and full of “church-speak,” don’t expect your congregation to pray authentically. The Point Is: Stop […]
The Power of Hope in Culture and the Church Today
Word Count: 377 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up? Look around. People are drowning in hopelessness. Marriages are crumbling. Kids are addicted to screens. Anxiety is through the roof. Suicide rates are climbing. And here’s the kicker … Gallup just confirmed that what people want most from their leaders isn’t power, money, or […]
Is Your Church Engaged in the “Mission Critical”?
Word Count: 438 – Est Read Time: ~2 Minutes What’s Up: Church leaders who ruthlessly pursue their mission tend to grow churches. But with the majority of churches in North America in decline, that suggests most churches aren’t actually pursuing their mission – they’re not engaged in the mission critical work of the Church. The […]
Keep Your Message Alive Beyond Sunday: AI Sermon Extension Tools
Word Count: 349 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up?By Wednesday, almost no one remembers your sermon – including you. So What?You poured hours into crafting your Sunday message, but by midweek, it’s a faded memory. That’s a problem because the sermon isn’t just for Sunday – it’s meant to shape lives. Fortunately, there’s […]