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Living and Leading Above the Warning Signs

We can’t lead well from last year’s spiritual fuel. We need a fresh touch from God today.

A Personal Approach to Go and Make Disciples in 2026

Let’s face it: If our people who are believers can’t clearly articulate the basics of the gospel, we must be teaching them something else as more important.

Seeking Humility

Biblical synonyms for pride include conceit, superiority, insolence, arrogance, boasting, contempt, wrongdoing and self-centeredness.

Where It All Begins Shifts to Make for a Return to Disciple Making

The church grows up into maturity as each part is working properly, building itself up in love, which requires a return to disciple making.

10 Tips on Getting to Know Your Community

Even if you disagree politically with the leaders, develop friendships with them; you need to know these influencers in your community. They can be reservoirs of information about past community struggles, current needs, and future plans when getting to know your community.

Reaching the ‘Hopeless Generation’

Hope for the loneliest generation

Which Weekends Have the Lowest Attendance?

Hunting and fishing season can adversely affect church attendance. Deer season was mentioned most frequently.

Answering Next-Gen Questions About Faith

The next generation has questions about faith and the church we should be paying attention to.

When God Forgives Sins, Where Do They Go?

The Gospel is such good news! We are saved forever! and shall not come into condemnation but have passed from death to life (see John 5:24), understanding where sins go after God forgives.

Leaders, Don’t Confuse These Key Leadership Terms

Words matter greatly in leadership. Understanding and using the correct terms can prevent significant confusion, as I've often needed help shaping the right words.

How to Get the Best Ideas From Your People

11 ways to encourage people to have great ideas