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November 12, 2013 0 Comments

This is an excerpt from my upcoming book 21st Century Strategies for Church Growth. Too many church members, and indeed too many churches, carry an attitude of entitlement rather than commitment. They act

November 12, 2013 0 Comments

Music isn’t just a part of worship for today's generations – it is the primary act of worship. Whereas classic worship services break up songs with other worship tools, such as responsive readings,

November 7, 2013 10 Comments

I’ve coached and consulted with hundreds of pastors over the years and I’ve noticed a common thread in the ministry of those pastors who do not do well. The sad thing about this

October 19, 2013 0 Comments

Here's yet another excerpt from 21st Century Strategies for Church Growth. One of the missing ingredients in today’s church is accountability. As church leaders, we are often so grateful to have volunteers who

September 30, 2013 0 Comments

I caught an article in an old issue of Entrepreneur magazine (Oct 2103) by Sam Hogg, a professor at the Michigan Business School, that got me thinking. He said that his students are always

September 23, 2013 1 Comment

There are lots of things that frustrate church consultants. For me, at least lately, the biggest bang-my-head-against-a-wall issue is denominational distractions. Let me give you a real-world example. Last summer, my denomination (Disciples