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December 29, 2015 0 Comments

When I restarted a church in 1969, I shared the following mission statement: “Every member a minister.” In 1982 the statement changed to “Every person a minister.” In 1990 the statement changed again

December 29, 2015 0 Comments

Ever wondered why you’re on this earth? Ever wondered what your ultimate purpose in life is? I know there were times when I did, until the day I met Jesus and all that

December 12, 2015 2 Comments

In the majority of established churches in the U. S., the paid staff does most of the daily ministry. All one has to do is read passages like Ephesians 4:11-12 and I Peter

December 12, 2015 0 Comments

Signs are a plus if you use them correctly, but they are a waste of money if you use them incorrectly. Let's look at the difference. A church down the street from me

December 9, 2015 0 Comments

What happens during the transition? The pastor must carefully and slowly chip away at destroying the dependent culture and establishing a growth culture. For eight years, I chipped away at changing the culture

December 9, 2015 0 Comments

Making the transition from doers to equippers is perhaps one of the hardest transitions to make. So, let’s take it step by step. Step one begins with the pastor. The pastor has to