When patrons leave your church you might wonder if you did something wrong or if your church wasn’t enough for them. The Word challenges us with two great truths and filters on how we can both avoid getting jaded and encourage our exiting church members on the way out!
Read MoreDoes the pulpit sometimes feel like a possession? Letting our staff speak to our congregation is not just a cool idea, it’s biblical and HIGHLY valuable. Here are three tips on how to make sure we set up our team for success in speaking to the body of Christ.
Read MoreWhere are you with your programs and events? Are you getting caught up in competition, and feeling pressure to do what everyone else is doing? Here’s a practical checklist of 4 things that will help keep your programs effective and fruitful!
Most of us know about the 10% tradition of tithe, but what did Jesus say about giving?
Read More“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29: 18, another version says “the people cast off restraint” or in other words they become aimless. Let’s talk about what it looks like to be intentional about keeping our church aware and excited about our vision.
Read MoreHow can we make sure our team feels empowered, engaged, loved, and accountable each time we communicate with them! Here’s some steps on how to change your communication being ignored, to being adored!
Read MoreThe surefire way to kill staff morale: Unsaid Expectations. Here’s a few practical steps that will help you and your team communicate well, keep the peace, and stay focused on your mission.
Read MoreI love being a pastor, and my guess is that you do too. It’s not an easy job, so those of us who choose to take it on full-time tend to have passion for ministry in spades. But there’s a flip side to the coin: sometimes, disappointment comes in like a thief and robs us of this passion. Let me explain.
Read MoreLet’s face it, regardless of church size, growing & discipling your musician pool can be a BIG challenge. Here’s how I”m doing it at my church.
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