Pastor, You Should Quit.
It’s no secret that the past couple of years have been extremely difficult. Pastors (and anyone …
Replanting
Pastor, You are Appreciated!
We just finished the month of October, when many churches celebrate “Pastor Appreciation Month.” I was …
4 Practical Ways Deacons and Pastors Should Joyfully Work Together
God has designed the local church to be led in a particular way. And at the …
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4 Areas for the Ongoing Work of Revitalization
There is a misconception in church revitalization that I don’t think we talk enough about. See, …
Four Simple (But Essential) Keys for Church Revitalization
The past decade has been a wild, unpredictable, surprising, challenging, yet joy-filled journey of revitalization for …
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Your Story, My Story, Our Story
His old late ‘90s pickup rolled up in front of their house and seemed to settle …
Doing More Together
The purpose of this work is to tell a story, recognize a need, and introduce a …
Hosting a Dynamic Thanksgiving Service
The holidays provide an incredible opportunity for many churches. The nature of family celebrations lends itself …
4 Steps to Begin Revitalizing Rural Churches
America’s rural communities present an incredible mission field. Three out of every four cities in North …
5 Biblical Truths About Time and Productivity, Part 5: Reading the Gospels as Biographies
I ended last week’s post with a question: If the gospel compels us to “redeem our time” (see …