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
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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
You've heard me say it before. If you've got to herd cats, you'll need a bigger mouse. Your church cats will chase the biggest mouse in the room, and if your Big Mouse
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
A mission statement defines the purpose of an individual, group, business, or institution. Ostensibly, a mission statement defines the “end result” of the organization’s activities. “Shareholder profitability” may sound self-serving, but that is
In today's fast-paced world, churches face a myriad of challenges, from dwindling attendance to the struggle of keeping up with technological advancements. However, one of the most insidious obstacles to church growth and
Startling Statistic: By Wednesday afternoon, your congregation remembers 10 percent or less of what you preached. That's according to an Air Force study some years ago (and I can assure you, our attention