Research is now proving what we have long experienced — people’s minds are incredibly hard to change. That has huge implications for our work in church renewal. The explanation goes like this: The brain’s primary job is …
How To Be Personal Without Taking Things Personally
Leaders often find themselves in the crosshairs of criticism. Renewal leaders who push against the status quo often feel like they’re in the center of the bullseye 24/7. Steve Jobs was right when he said, “If you want …
Dealing With The Crisis of Trust
One of the best investments church renewal leaders can make is in sharpening their leadership abilities. To help our church staff grow in their leadership skills, we attended the Global Leadership Summit last week. Several themes emerged at GLS …
Planning a Vision Retreat
The work of church renewal hinges on ministry leaders’ clarity about the church’s mission and their role in helping to accomplish it. Summer is the perfect season to plan a retreat that allows your team …
Is It Time to Retreat?
In the relentless weekly rhythm of church ministry, it can be easy to lose sight of the big picture. Sunday is always coming, so we often put team development and vision work on the back burner. …
The Physics of Church Renewal
Understanding and harnessing the laws of the universe is powerful! Look no further than the highly anticipated movie Oppenheimer, which is centered around the incredible power hidden inside tiny atoms. Similar laws are at work …
Recent Trends in Church Staffing
A high-functioning church staff helps the church accomplish its mission. A key task many church renewal leaders face is hiring, training, and empowering the right people for ministry as employees. The Unstuck Group recently just published a …
Seven Communication Hacks For Church Renewal Leaders
Good communication is at the heart of our work as church renewal leaders. Why? The goal of church renewal is transformation. Transformation requires change. Change requires trust. Trust requires communication. Good communication creates the fertile …
Tim Keller’s Lessons for Church Renewal Leaders
Church planter and author Tim Keller recently passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy for those who work in church renewal. Keller planted and grew a thriving congregation in Manhattan, co-founded The Gospel Coalition, launched …
Growing Leaders Like the Future of the Church Depends On It
Last week, I shared that 42 percent of pastors have considered quitting full-time ministry within the past year. This week, I have another sobering statistic about pastors that we must confront — 1 in 4 pastors …
