Is Easter outreach dangerous for a replant?
Should we use Easter as a focus in a replant (or any church?). The answer is …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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