Solving the Volunteer Dilemma in the Local Church
We all know that volunteering is a great opportunity for people to get involved in the local church. We also know, it can be a wonderful experience and will go a long way to make [...]
Answering Church Finance Questions
Because the church and its members are given the opportunity to be good stewards, it is expected that each one will be guided by Christian values when handling church finances. As pastors, elders and leaders, [...]
Pioneer or Late Adapter
There probably isn’t anyone, or very few people, in your congregation that doesn’t have a cell phone. I purchased my first one around 1988 for $650. It seemed to be an outrageous price for a [...]
Planting In Turbulent Times
Starting a life-giving church has never been easy. The season we find ourselves has magnified two things: Planting churches in these turbulent times comes with some unique challenges. The world needs Jesus more than ever [...]
The Importance of Strategic Planning
Every church should get a grasp on strategic planning practices. When we implement intentional planning, we set ourselves up to succeed. No matter what we want for our churches in the coming year, communicating our [...]
Tips For New Church Planters
It has been over 21 years since I first became a pastor. I've had the privilege of equipping many for church planting and missions. Here is some advice that I share with those who feel [...]