With the majority of churches in North America in decline, many are looking for renewal leadership when they no longer can afford a full-time ordained pastor.  That threshold is often crossed when a congregation drops …

Craig Clemons is an entrepreneur who wrote a blog about growing his business 10X. I am always skeptical about such things, but decided to do some reflecting on something I would love to grow in …

A big challenge facing renewal leaders today is the shaping of Christian minds.  On a regular basis, congregants name convictions that are clearly inconsistent with a biblical world view.  Sadly, these inconsistencies diminish the faith …

The Barna Group, in partnership with the Navigators, published a pre-COVID (2015) research project entitled THE STATE OF DISCIPLESHIP focused on disciple-making in the North American context.  The information contained in the report highlights the …

Great renewal leaders consistently land on their feet following a setback. Setbacks may include having important projects rejected by the community, having grand visions met with a yawn, having people entrusted with important tasks underperform, …

Recently I participated in a panel discussion organized by Classis Alberta North of the CRCNA.  The event was entitled “REBOOT” and explored what ministry may look like in a post-pandemic world.  Questions focused on whether …

There are so many stages of life in which God seems to get our attention. Many pastors and theologians have observed that it often takes a crisis in culture or in someone’s personal life before …

If the pandemic taught us one thing, it taught us that we are created for community.  When God created His perfect creation there was just one hiccup, no community.  God said, “It is not good …

Zeal is essential for church renewal.  Without Zeal, ministry becomes duty without joy.  In Christ’s letter to the Ephesians (Rev. 2:1-7) we discover a congregation that lost her zeal while retaining diligence.  Christ commends the …

Recently, I was on a call discussing the need for encouragement in this season of life and ministry. Many of our friends and colleagues are walking away from ministry and the church. It can be …