The pastor who built your last decade of ministry success is probably the wrong hire for your next decade. This isn't a criticism of faithful … [Read more...] about Stop Hiring for Yesterday: Structure Your Church for Tomorrow
Before You Make a Plan, Name the Pain
The rural congregation represented 130 years of history in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, with about 150 active members. Its leadership agreed … [Read more...] about Before You Make a Plan, Name the Pain
5 Organizational Pitfalls That Keep Churches Stuck
Henry Ford cautioned, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” Henry Ford wasn’t talking about … [Read more...] about 5 Organizational Pitfalls That Keep Churches Stuck
Facing Reality: The First Step in Visioning for Your Church’s Future
Denial is not just a river in Egypt. It’s one of those quotes that isn’t in the Bible but should be. The human capacity for denying reality … [Read more...] about Facing Reality: The First Step in Visioning for Your Church’s Future
Discernment Is Not a Task—It’s a Spiritual Muscle
Church leaders today are navigating a rapidly changing world. The next ten years will bring new challenges, complex decisions, and spiritual … [Read more...] about Discernment Is Not a Task—It’s a Spiritual Muscle
Creativity in Worship: Simple, Impactful Practices
For years, I had the privilege of serving in churches with abundant resources: excellent choirs, skilled instrumentalists, and state-of-the-art … [Read more...] about Creativity in Worship: Simple, Impactful Practices
FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS
Help for Faith Leaders in a Season of Political Stress I don’t know about you but I for one, post Thanksgiving, found myself thankful to have the … [Read more...] about FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS
We Need to Talk
“We need to talk.” Those words often signal there is a hard truth to share, a difficult decision to make, a problem to solve, or a conflict to … [Read more...] about We Need to Talk
What to Call Your Elephant
You’d think it would be easy to spot an elephant, but not if you’re looking in the wrong direction. Years ago, I led a mission team to … [Read more...] about What to Call Your Elephant
