The Reality of the Resurrection in Revitalization
We just celebrated Easter Sunday 2023. I hope your church had a wonderful time celebrating the…
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5 Types of Sermons That Fall Short
If you have been a Christian for any length of time, you probably have listened to…
How Sensible Pastors React to Harsh Criticism
A group of people circulate a petition to fire their pastor – collecting signatures in the…
Is Easter outreach dangerous for a replant?
Should we use Easter as a focus in a replant (or any church?). The answer is…
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…
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…