The church is undergoing a huge paradigm shift. While methodologies and strategies have been changing since the followers of Jesus were first … [Read more...] about 10 Things about Church That Are Not Changing
10 Suggestions for Welcoming a New Pastor
When a congregation welcomes a new pastor, it is an exciting time for both the congregation and the minister. To maximize this new beginning, it is … [Read more...] about 10 Suggestions for Welcoming a New Pastor
How a Big Steeple Church Becomes a Mission Church … Again
Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. birthed a vision in 1946 to plant a church in North Buckhead. The congregation saw this … [Read more...] about How a Big Steeple Church Becomes a Mission Church … Again
21st Century Ministry: Like Growing Potatoes on Mars
While engaged in a conversation with some of my closest colleagues about the changes and challenges of pastoral ministry, Bill Wilson, Director of the … [Read more...] about 21st Century Ministry: Like Growing Potatoes on Mars
6 Staffing Models for the Post-Pandemic Church
A few months ago, a collegiate football coach and I were discussing ways that coaching and pastoring have changed across the years. Our tenures were … [Read more...] about 6 Staffing Models for the Post-Pandemic Church
7 Considerations for Re-aligning Your Ministerial Staff for a Post-Pandemic Church
Long before we had ever heard of COVID-19, a paradigm shift was underway in the church. Although the pandemic did not trigger the paradigm shift, it … [Read more...] about 7 Considerations for Re-aligning Your Ministerial Staff for a Post-Pandemic Church
7 Things Churches are Learning During the Pandemic
Church looks and feels very different right now. For the past six to seven weeks, as a proactive expression of love for our people and our … [Read more...] about 7 Things Churches are Learning During the Pandemic
Navigating Our Emotions in Times Like These
If it feels like your emotions are “all over the map” during these days of sequester and “physical distancing,” you are not alone. In addition to … [Read more...] about Navigating Our Emotions in Times Like These
Pastoral Search: Extending a Call or Making a Hire?
The process of searching for a new pastor is one of the most crucial and important seasons in the life of a church. During this season, … [Read more...] about Pastoral Search: Extending a Call or Making a Hire?