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December 31, 2015 6 Comments

The other day I wrote a blog on preaching memorable, life changing sermons that drew a slew of controversy. It wasn't about the preaching that was at odds, but a passing statement I

December 21, 2015 0 Comments

Church visitors come and church visitors go. And most of the time, it's just like that. In a typical North American church, less than 15 percent of all first-time visitors ever return. Over

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 10, 2015 2 Comments

Christmas Eve is fast approaching. Historically, your worship service/s on that holy night will have the highest number of visitors who have limited or no church experience. Indeed, the Nones are more likely

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