Holding a Congregation Accountable
I recently received a note with a question that I’m sure most pastors have asked themselves at one time or another. I’m afraid there are many answers to this question. And just like there are many answers to the why question, there are several answers to the unasked question, “How do we hold a congregation […]
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 […]
Ensuring Growth by Rick Warren
How do you structure a church so it just keeps on growing and doesn’t plateau? I believe there are ten essentials you must focus on as you structure your church. 1. You must develop an unshakable conviction about growth. First and foremost, you need to settle on the idea that God wants his church to […]
8 Habits of a Life-Changing Small Group Leader
Here is a post from Church Leaders that is worth reading. Make time with God a daily priority. “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Mark 1:35 NIV Follow the best example and offer a good […]
How and When to Give Raises
Churches that give across the board raises are shooting themselves in the foot. Why do I say this? Here are three reasons: No one deserves a raise just because they put in the time during the year. Raises must be earned and deserved, not expected and taken for granted. Raises should be given only when someone […]
How to Cast Vision
Having a vision is one thing; knowing how to cast so it sticks is another. Let me share with you how I did it over a twenty-four year period in the church I restarted. Casting vision begins with having an all-consuming passion for some form of ministry. It can be any aspect of ministry. It […]