5 changes toward restoring Biblical worship leadership
The most visible action of church leadership involves worship.
What does it take to build a truly extraordinary organization?
Is there something about how we operate that contributes to our "special sauce?" If so, do we know how to replicate this?
4 lessons on change from a leader in the middle of a crisis
One of the greatest leaders of all time, Nehemiah, effected change in the setting that surrounded the building of the wall around Jerusalem.
There’s a better word than “assimilation” to describe your guest services
For church leaders, it is important to understand (and be able to articulate) the difference between “assimilation” and “acculturation.”
This obstacle hinders your church’s outreach
Unity is imperative for the Great Commission.
Responding to leadership moral failures
I’d like to caution and encourage all Christ-followers — especially those in leadership positions.
Reasons smaller churches are trending
As a missiologist, recognizing the continued trend of American churches becoming smaller is not a bad omen.
4 ways to enhance your leadership success
I believe leaders would do well to practice these four behaviors to improve their leadership success.
What does a church consultant do anyway?
A trained and certified church consultant is a lot like the lead investigator at the scene of an air disaster.
Here’s why many full-time ministry leaders will soon be part-time
There is a saying so common that it has almost become cliché: There is no such thing as a part-time pastor.
5 signs you’re doing online ministry right
Like most churches and organizations today, you’re online. And you’re hoping your online presence helps you further your mission.
3 reasons your community might not be listening to your church
“The community isn’t listening to my church” is a difficult statement many pastors exclaim.
4 steps for your church to be known for something
Being known for something is important for a church.
5 lessons churches can learn from Wordle
While churches should not emulate culture for imitation’s sake, we can learn a lot about the mindset of those we seek to reach.
The one skill every leader needs to master
Good questions helped them break free from the complicated, circular or confusing conversations they had been stuck in.
How to best lead volunteers
Do we lead our church volunteers from a posture of fear or love?
7 ways churches can flourish after Covid
Flourishing envisions health, growth, wellbeing and purpose. This applies to a church that has emerged from Covid with new life. Here are seven ways this flourishing may appear.
The amazing shift of 4 “front doors” in churches
A topic that does not get much attention is the dramatic shift in the front door of churches. By “front door,” I mean that place where a non-attendee will first check out a church.
4 focus group questions for helping your ministry
"Why did you decide to attend our church for the first time?" Asking focus groups questions like this can help you understand your church in a deeper way.
5 faulty assumptions about the future church
If you get your assumptions right as a church leader, the future should be a lot easier than if you get them wrong.
