Letting Our Yes Be Yes
The promises that we inadvertantly make cost us credibility with our team and our congregation.
1 in 5 People In Your Church Probably Don’t Believe in Hell!
According to a new Pew Research Center study, only 82% of professing evangelicals believe in Hell today (and only 60% of mainliners). What...
Why Seemingly Smart People Don't Get Your Vision for the Church
Church leaders get frustrated with people don't follow. And when you think you've clearly communicated your vision and people just don't...
Don’t Use Hitting Your Budget as a Sign of Health at Your Church
Just beware… just because thing are ‘up and to the right’ when it comes to budget, that’s not a primary indicator of overall health and...
What Will Your Church Look Like in 2039?
Are you preparing your church for 2039? That’s just 20 years from now. Here are some predictions for just 20 years from now...
Talent vs. Fit
When searching for a new staff member, be careful! The most talented person may not be the right person.
Complaint: People are Only Attending Church One or Two Times a Month
It used to be that ‘good’ church people were in church every Sunday (unless they were on vacation). That meant that you could depend on...
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...
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...