Who Is Setting the Tone?
As leaders, we set culture... whether we intend to or not. What kind of culture are your actions, comments, and behaviors creating?
The Next Big Thing in the Church Won’t Be Anything Like the Last Big Thing
Most churches that are growing or innovative risk often. Most churches that are stuck, plateaued, or in decline have a deep aversion to...
Letting Our Yes Be Yes
The promises that we inadvertantly make cost us credibility with our team and our congregation.
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...
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...
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...
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...
That Shortcut is Actually a Trap!
Jim Collins made the phrase BHAG popular. Big Hairy Audacious Goal. As Church Leaders, many of us plan our year around BHAGs. They are fun...
The Both/And Church: Defining Who You Are
A written Philosophy of Ministry statement can be a great help to your church's current and future leadership...