The pandemic has caused the church to reexamine the way she serves the community of believers. Many pastors have felt the pain in the weeks that followed an extended period of closure due to reduced attendance, offerings, and gathering times. They have been burdened with trying to figure out the right course to chart to rebuild the church in […]
While many organizations shy away from meetings, StartCHURCH has implemented a series of focused meetings that keeps us moving toward our vision. Here are five meetings I recommend utilizing to lead your ministry: 1. Weekly Same-Page Meeting Every week, I meet with our chief operating officer and walk through our organization department by department. This … Continued
How do you lose 7 million people? That was the question the worlds largest Protestant denomination, Southern Baptists, asked themselves at their annual convention in 2018. After two years of leading a team of pastors and ministry leaders who made up a disciple-making task force, I (Robby) couldnt believe our findings about losing church members. As shocking as it […]
Overcome your insecurities to increase your leadership confidence.
The work pastors do is pricelessbut many do not get paid what they are worth. While not every church can afford to pay its pastor their fair value, they can still set them up for success during and after their tenure with effective pastor retirement planning. Ministers should have peace of mind knowing their families will be taken care of […]
How to Silence the Lies of Your Past and Actually Experience Who God Says You Are (Baker)
Excerpted FromDiscover Your True SelfBy Chip Ingram Let me ask you a couple of very important questions about your identity. First, what is your image of God? A.W. Tozer taught us that we tend by a secret law of the soul to move toward our mental image of God. He also said that what comes […]
Imagine this scene. It’s Sunday morning. You’re somewhere in the congregation, maybe four or five rows back. You’re singing to the Lord along with your church family. Their voices comingle with yours. This rare moment yields a refreshing wave in your soul. You look up to see the worship leader. No, it’s not a guest … Continued
A Guide to Digital Discipleship (Zondervan Reflective)
Excerpted FromFrom Social Media to Social MinistryBy Nona Jones As an executive and entrepreneur, I believe sustained success starts with a clearly defined vision by which opportunities are evaluated and from which decisions are made. To put it as Stephen Covey did in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, we should “begin with the … Continued
