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When People Leave: The Private Pain Of The Small Church Pastor
Even if the church is large and growing, it can be hard when people leave. But when the church is small, each loss is much more painful.
Don’t Forget the Rural Church
“The birthplace of many of our country’s revivals has quietly become one of its greatest mission fields.”
When Church Growth Is Not Your Destiny, Remember Your Mandate
Getting bigger is the destiny of some. Being effective is the mandate for all. Don’t waste time chasing an uncertain destiny, invest in your absolute mandate.
The Art of Writing and Living a Sermon, with Austin Carty (Ep 114)
“At a certain point in the process, we must stop trying to control our sermons and must learn instead to trust the Spirit of God.”
What Will I Preach This Sunday? 6 Tools for Overcoming Preacher’s Block
How to prepare better, preach stronger, and have a greater impact on the people God has called you to bless.
Why Telling Your Disciple-Making Story Is Essential To Your Church
You don’t need to have all the answers, but you do need to share the stories. Because stories plant seeds.
What If We Made Disciples And Left Church Growth To God?
If we prioritized health, not as a means to growth, but as an end in itself, would we be in a greater position to represent Jesus to the world?
What I Found on the Other Side of Church Growth, with Paul Dazet (Ep 113)
“When the church becomes a place of toxic positivity, it may grow fast, but it becomes spiritually fragile.”
Why So Much Pushback Against Church Growth?
The church growth movement is winding down. It’s time to ask some tough, but fair and necessary questions.