Today, we are wrapping up a series of articles about common bottlenecks that keep churches from growing. One of the most common bottlenecks is the process of decision-making and governance. Many churches end up with a …
Is Leadership Development a Bottleneck In Your Church?
In this series of articles, we are looking at common bottlenecks that keep churches from growing. In the last article, we looked at the guest-path bottleneck. We asked whether our churches are easy to enter, …
Is Decision-Making Slowing Down Your Church
In this series of articles, we are exploring ministry bottlenecks that keep churches from moving forward. In the last article, we explored how the pastor can become a bottleneck when too much depends on one person. …
Encouraging People: Being a “Barnabas” in a “Paul” World
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 …
Broad Trends In Church Renewal
I never pass up an opportunity to have lunch or coffee with other pastors in town. I love hearing what ministry looks like from their point of view. I love picking their brains about meeting …
How To Keep A New Vision Alive
Vision is leaky! Aligning a church around a new vision can feel like blowing air into a balloon that has a pinprick in the other end. The work is never done! Discerning a new vision is only …
A Look Back At Fresh Ideas From 2024
As we bid farewell to 2024, now is a perfect time to reflect on the church renewal principles we discussed in this newsletter throughout the year. Below are some fresh ideas you might want to revisit …
Christmas Conversations
The holidays are a mixed bag for many people. Everyone enjoys a few days off from work (unless you are in retail and the holidays run you ragged). Most also enjoy the Christmas parties and …
Pixar’s Principles For Preaching
Each Christmas morning, my family had a fun tradition — gathering around the tree to retell the Christmas story. Mom didn’t share the “stats” of the shepherds, and Dad didn’t detail the “data” of the donkeys. No, …
Great Expectations: Mobilizing Every Member For Ministry
What role do laypeople play in your church? Are they spectators who expect to be served by the paid staff? Are they critics who will lash out if programs do not meet their expectations? Or are …
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