The Lost Art and Science (and Biblical Mandate) of Church Discipline
Church discipline is necessary for growth. Discover why unresolved conflict is killing churches and what Jesus and Paul actually said to do about it.
The Aging Pulpit Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About
The aging pulpit problem is here. Nearly half of pastors are 60+. Churches are closing fast. Learn how to act before it’s too late.
One Arrest. Zero Plan. Total Chaos. Why You Need a Crisis Management Policy
Word Count: 391 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s UpYour church is one crisis away from a PR nightmare. Your church needs a crisis management policy for damage control … NOW! So WhatLast week, a local church staffer got arrested for stealing political signs. It blew up on social media. The church had no […]
Why Leadership, Not Calling, Determines Ministry Success
Once upon a time, I was a young, optimistic student pastor appointed to a small Methodist church in Hinson’s Crossroads, Florida. The church, nestled at the end of a paved road that gave way to a winding red clay path, had just 38 members. Despite being told that growth was unlikely, I rolled up my […]
Dealing With Conflict in the Church: A Mission-Centric Approach
Conflict within a church, irrespective of its size, is an inevitable part of its life cycle. How the church navigates through these waters—whether through healthy disagreements that foster growth or unhealthy conflicts that threaten unity—can significantly influence its mission and community presence. This article focuses on a structured, biblical approach to managing conflicts, drawing inspiration […]
Changing Your Congregational Ethos: It’s Not an Overnight Job
Your congregational ethos is the dog that’s wagging the tail (which is as it should be). The problem is that any strategy for growing your church that you might propose is subject to that ethos. As Jim Collins of Good to Great fame wrote, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast and lunch.” That culture he’s talking […]