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June 1, 2024 0 Comments

The Sunday morning worship service – it's a cornerstone of church life, yet it's a real juggling act. Trying to keep a multigenerational congregation engaged is no small feat. It’s like preparing a

May 27, 2024 3 Comments

Most churches have a natural hierarchy of top-level responsibilities, spearheaded by the lead pastor or ministry leaders. But all believers should be ready and willing to lead, and it starts with teaching children

May 4, 2024 0 Comments

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

April 6, 2024 0 Comments

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

April 2, 2024 0 Comments

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

March 29, 2024 5 Comments

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