Why the Pastor Should Know What People Give
Recently I have been asked by a couple of people why a pastor should know what everyone gives. As one person said, “Doesn’t that cause you to play favorites?” It just so happened that the next day I was asked to read the galleys of J. Clif Christopher’s new book, titled Whose Offering Plate is It? This is […]
Heads Up about The Nines
This is a heads-up about a great event coming up on September 9 called The Nines. This is its second year. The only change is that every video will be under 6 minutes and they will be from some of the best church leaders in the country – and yes, I am one of the speakers. […]
Why We Must Confess
We grow in Christ as we come to Christ. We must believe. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. Romans 10:10 (NIV) We enter into a relationship with Christ through believing and we grow by faith. We must […]
Into and Out Of “The Deeps”
Into and Out of the “Deeps” Ever hit bottom with nowhere to go? If you’re trying to change the world and live long enough sooner or later you will hit bottom. And it won’t feel good. Almost every exceptionally effective pastor I know will tell you his or her story of hitting bottom. Some describe it […]
Leadership Multiplication
I’m constantly asked what it takes to raise up more leaders or, to put it biblically, to make more mature disciples. And that’s good because leadership and discipleship multiplication are some of the most important ministries church leaders can undertake. So I’m going to brush stroke the basics of a leadership culture. If you want to […]
An Old Church Turns Around – Ray Stauffer
Interview with Ray Stauffer of Lindenwood Church who turned Lindenwood Church around after twenty-two years of stagnation. [fvplayer src=’https://s3.amazonaws.com/MiscVideo/Stauffer.mp4′]