Pastor’s Guide to Strategic Church Planning for 2026
The Calendar Turn Isn’t the Reset Button We Wish It Were By the time the new year’s calendar flips, most pastors are running on fumes. Christmas is over. Attendance did whatever it did. You preached your heart out. You shook the hands. You smiled through it. And now you’re staring down another year, hoping this […]
5 Common Financial Pitfalls for New Churches to Avoid
When you’re starting a church, you’re likely thinking about the sermons you’ll give, the faith-driven discussions you’ll have, and the community you’ll build. While those are all certainly perks of starting a congregation, you’ll also need to be realistic about the potential challenges you’ll face. Starting a church is hard work and involves a lot […]
What the Unchurched Notice in the First Five Minutes of Your Worship Service
Discover what the unchurched notice in the first five minutes of worship and how targeted preaching removes hidden barriers that keep guests from returning.
The Problem with Intentional Intergenerational Worship Today: Why Nostalgia Won’t Grow Your Church
Intergenerational worship sounds noble, but nostalgia won’t grow your church. Here’s the blunt truth about why blended services aren’t reaching outsiders and what to do instead.
High-Impact Fundraising Tactics for Low-Resource Churches
Ever feel called to do something big with a budget that’s pretty small? You’re not alone. Most churches don’t have massive endowments or full-time fundraising teams. They’re trying to keep the lights on and the doors open, and they can’t afford to waste resources. But high-impact fundraising is not about how much money you have—it’s […]
Your Christmas Vision Matters More Than Your Traditions
Christmas vision matter more than your traditions. Leverage Advent to cast vision, spark hope, and build real momentum for the new year.