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 Structuring 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
Organizational Pitfalls That Keep Churches Stuck
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
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
Necessary Leaders
I have known dozens of churches well. Some I served; some were served by colleagues. Others were neighboring congregations. A few of these churches … [Read more...] about Necessary Leaders
Three Signs of a Healthy Church
After thirty-seven years of working in and alongside churches, I believe church health may be the best lens available to assess the culture of today’s … [Read more...] about Three Signs of a Healthy Church
