Transition Without Relocation: 8 Steps to Stay Fresh In a Long-Term Pastorate
A pastor who stops learning, stops leading. And a pastor who stops leading, stops pastoring. Even if they stay on the job.
Church & Culture
How to Deal with Chronic Complainers In the Church
Small churches can be a magnet for chronic complainers. Here’s how to reduce their negative impact – and increase the positive.
Why I’ll Never Apologize For Loving The Church
The Bible isn’t shy about showing the warts of its heroes. But the church receives praise that’s second only to God himself.
How To Deal With A Difficult Deacon Board
Everyone should be striving to come together under the Bible’s authority, not just trying to win their argument.
Pastoring First-Generation Believers: 10 Ways To Overcome The Christian Heritage Gap
How do you pastor people when they’re not just the only believers in their family, they’re the first Christian for generations?
Has The Church Gone Soft? (I Wish)
Hardness is universally condemned in the Bible, while softness is applauded and encouraged.
11 Pastors Who Make Everyone Miserable – Including Themselves
Even the best pastors can have a personality quirk or character flaw that they’re blind to. Our refusal to see these flaws can be more than irritating, it can be dangerous.
Why E-Giving Is Essential For Your Church To Reach New People
If you want new members to be actively involved in your congregation you must be prepared for them to be full participants – and financial giving is one aspect for that.
From Cringe To Cool: 11 Old-School Church Trends That Deserve A Second Look
When competence is abundant, but character is rare, the old-school character traits of integrity, kindness, hospitality, and simplicity become cool again.
From Cool To Cringe: 10 Church Trends That Haven’t Aged Well
The era of cool is drawing to a close. Let’s hope the era of health, effectiveness, and integrity is what comes next.