A veteran airline pilot once told me, “Even the most advanced aircraft won’t go anywhere without regular course corrections.” The same is true of … [Read more...] about Organizational Pitfalls That Keep Churches Stuck
Facing Reality: 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: 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
Should We DIY Our Pastor Search—or Get Help?
When a beloved pastor retires, moves on, or steps away, your church faces a pivotal question: Should we lead the search process ourselves—or bring … [Read more...] about Should We DIY Our Pastor Search—or Get Help?
Beyond the Resume: Evaluating Emotional, Spiritual, and Missional Intelligence in Pastor Searches
Selecting a new pastor is one of the most critical decisions a congregation will ever make. Traditionally, pastor search committees have leaned … [Read more...] about Beyond the Resume: Evaluating Emotional, Spiritual, and Missional Intelligence in Pastor Searches
Begin with Prayer: How Discernment Shapes Healthy Transitions
The Importance of Discernment in Calling a New Pastor For churches that practice a call system when searching for a new pastor, the process is far … [Read more...] about Begin with Prayer: How Discernment Shapes Healthy Transitions
When Search Teams Miss the Mark
Pastor search teams often fail. Within months of the new call, faultlines appear. Conflict brews under the surface. Members of the … [Read more...] about When Search Teams Miss the Mark
10 Ways to Support Emotional Health in a Pastoral Transition
A pastoral transition is one of the most impactful seasons in the life of a church. Whether a pastor retires, resigns, or is called to another … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Support Emotional Health in a Pastoral Transition
The Spiritual Practice of Listening
Martin Luther called the church a “mouth house”: an assembly filled with the Word of God read, preached, and sung. The church also needs to be (Luther … [Read more...] about The Spiritual Practice of Listening
