Why Churches Die, Part 8: They Vote to Keep the Peace and Their Preferences
One of the final stages of dying and declining churches is that decisions are no longer…
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Spurgeon & Church Revitalization: Pastoring “On the Borders of the Infernal Lake.”
When Spurgeon first arrived at the New Park Street Chapel in the winter of 1853, the…
3 Things Pastors Should Know About Every Kid in Their Flock
One of the great joys of being a pastor in the local church is being able…
The Free Lances of Christ’s Army: Spurgeon on Bivocational Ministry
Speaking to his students on the call to ministry, Spurgeon said ministry “requires the dedication of…
Why Churches Die, Part 7: They Reject Pastoral Leadership
The joke landed well in a room of 300-plus denominational leaders and pastors. The laughter sparked…
3 Questions to Evaluate Your Public Pastor Persona
Thankfully, pastors don’t have award shows and trophy cases like actors and athletes. But we are…
The Holy Trifecta of a Healthy Church
We’ve all seen those late-night television commercials that promise you can lose weight, change your financial…
Churchgoers Value Time Alone with God, Practice Varies
Most Protestant churchgoers spend time alone with God at least daily, but what they do in…
How Does a Pastor Respond To: ‘When is My Child Ready for Baptism?’
“When is my child ready for baptism?” This is a great question and one I have…
Why Churches Die, Part 6: They fail to reach their community
Many years ago, I was called by God and His congregation in Monterey Park, California, to…