In every Pizza with the Pastor gathering I have ever held for newcomers I would ask the same question, “What did you notice first when you came to our church? Without fail I
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Over the years I've seen pastors make the same mistakes over and over. Every time I see these mistakes I can almost bet their church is declining. So I thought I would share
It's an exciting time to be a pastor. It's equally exciting to be a consultant. You have to stay on your toes. These times are changing from moment to moment. For some time,
No matter what, most resolutions are broken before the second week of January rolls around. Good intentions pave the road to yesterday's results. If you're committed to changing things in your church, now's
There is a fundamental flaw in the church of the early 21st century. We have identified it quite clearly, but talk is inadequate. As the old GI Joe commercial went, knowing is half
Perhaps you've noticed, our culture is often evaluating church in a negative fashion. Church people are perceived as being hypocritical, looking very different in life expression than the claims from faith identity. And,
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