10 Ways to Drive Away First-Time Guests
If you attend a church regularly, you’ve probably noticed the phenomenon. A guest shows up for …
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How to Shape Christmas Memories
My happiest Christmas memory is the time each year that my aunt Nancy directed my cousins …
Ten Unique Challenges of Ministry
In an earlier post I wrote that seminary cannot prepare anyone to be a pastor. Only a church, …
10 Tips to Becoming a More Productive Pastor
The work of pastoral ministry is a joy, but it’s also demanding. Every pastor is on …
Help, I’m Not Attracted To My Spouse
A friend recently asked me what you do when you are not attracted to your husband. …
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Missional Community Connections: Part 2
Environments Conducive to Missional Communities Connections at The Austin Stone is not simply giving information that …
What are Missional Community Connections
Connections at The Austin Stone is not simply giving information that propels individuals towards involvement but …
How to Deal with Being Far From Family
“Come over to Macedonia to help us.” Macedonia? Let me translate that for you: “far from family.” …
How to Multiply A Missional Community
What steps should we take to multiply? First, assess the health of your group. Make sure …
How to Deal with that Mean Church Member
Recently, I’ve been asked more times than I can count if I have any insight as …