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| By: Ellen Baxter

Stop Hiring for Yesterday: Structure Your Church for Tomorrow

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

| By: David Brubaker

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

| By: Barry Howard*

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

| By: Bill Wilson*

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

| By: Jayne Davis*

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