How You Communicate Communicates
Do you have a communication plan in place for your church's hiring process? The way that you communicate to your candidates speaks volumes...
It's Highly Likely People Will Stop Attending Your Church in 2019. Here's Why...
Not everyone that's attending your church today will be attending your church this time next year. But why? What in today's culture is...
These Two Words Resolve Every Problem You'll Encounter Today
Today I want to share one of my favorite clips of all time. It features legendary comedian Bob Newhart from a very old episode of MadTV....
Willow Creek: Nearly One Year Later
It’s been some time since all the stuff hit the fan at Willow Creek Community Church. Church leaders everywhere are looking to see what...
4 Questions You Must Ask to Start Your New Year in Ministry
As a church leader, what questions should you be asking yourself as you lead or pastor your church in the coming year? The tool that I have...
Manifesto: We've Got to Stop the Bad Church Hires
We've got to stop the bad hires at churches. It's killing both churches and staff people. The average church staff member stays on staff...
Facts Don't Change Our Minds. Friendship Does.
Convincing someone to change their mind is really the process of convincing them to change their tribe. If they abandon their beliefs, they...
Five Trends That Will Disrupt the Church in 2019
What will be the big disruptors in the church during 2019? Carey Nieuwhof gives his thoughts...
2019 Will Be Harder Than You Think...
“It might take more effort than you were hoping it would, but it's worth it.” Those words from Seth Godin are a great way to anticipate...
Remembering the Good Old Days (in Ministry)
One thing that kills a church's vision more than anything else is pining for days gone by. When we spend more time looking back at where we...