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
Communal spaces are becoming more intimidating by the minute. So, how will architects and designers create spaces where relationships can still flourish, without the need for safe distancing and frequent disinfection diminishing people’s much-needed sense of community? Visioneering Studios’ vice president of strategic design, Dave Milam, spoke with Church.Design about questions like these that the … Continued
Throughout Scripture, God has used challenging situations to strengthen his people to achieve greatness. Today as the world faces many crises, you may be feeling tired and worn down by the negative voices heard from all facets of your life. Be encouraged today that God has not called you to forge ahead on your own, … Continued
