The 4 Secrets to Effective Church Events
You have an event that your congregation puts on, but no one starts coming to your church because of it. Do we continue anyway because it is a “good” event? Most churches have some wonderful events, but we miss out on a vital opportunity to leverage this for the glory of God and His Kingdom. […]
The Secret to Effective Ministry
The world is changing dramatically. Pastors have been trained to do spiritual care. But now the goal is leadership – whatever that really means in a church. Do you struggle with what it looks like to be a leader in the church? Do you have secret moments when you feel like a failure, when you […]
6 Ways to Safeguard Pastors
Pastors live in the midst of many people. But the secret is they are often lonely and depressed. Pastors suffer from a lack of friends. Be honest, if you are a pastor, are you lonely? If you go to church, do you think your pastor may be lonely? Not only is this an issue for […]
Stop Suffering From Mega Church Envy
We live in a time when the nature of church is changing dramatically. There are a few very large congregations, but most churches are quite small. Do I have to be a mega church pastor to be “successful?” What does it mean to be church in our time? Let’s be honest. How do we feel […]
Does Jesus Believe in Church Growth?
The term “church growth” means all sorts of things to different people. Some see no problem whatsoever. Others find it to be controversial. The question that defines it for me is? Do your pews or seats look like this image on a Sunday morning? Somewhere between 15 and 20% of Americans will worship as Christians […]
Why I Hate and Love Church at the Same Time
I have a love/hate relationship when it comes to church. I love the way God designed his church. I hate the way church often looks when it ceases to be the church God designed. Do you understand why I say this? How do you feel about church if you go to church? How do you […]