15 Bizarre Excuses Real People Made for Missing Church
Thom Rainer: "What do peanut butter, girlfriends and Rambo the dog have in common?"
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Why You Should Speak up for Your Pastor
"People who find fault with the pastor never hesitate to voice their opinion. What if the rest of us spoke up in his or her support?"
An Unexpected but Biblical Truth About Christian Giving
"It’s just like the lost who, upon receiving such a great salvation, tend to overflow with joy and generosity."
Does Your Church Suffer From ‘Close to the Pastor’ Syndrome?
"A wonky dynamic in which long-time members feel they need open, unfettered access to their pastor at all times."
Breaking Church-Growth Barriers: Build a Bigger Leadership Table
Ed Stetzer: “Our goals must reflect a community of making disciples and exerting cultural influence.”
5 Mistakes Churches Make When Hiring
"It’s far better to wait than to make the wrong hire. You are not looking for a perfect person, but you do want the right person."
9 Changes Dying Churches Must Make Immediately
"Around 200 churches will close this week, maybe more. The pace will accelerate unless we make some dramatic changes."
When Should the Church Make Political Statements?
"The church has been given a specific mission, and getting mired in the secondary questions of politics can divert our mission."
7 Hallmarks of ‘Turnaround Pastors’
"If the possibility of taking most of the guesswork out of a pastor search intrigues you, read on."
10 Signs That Your Church Lacks Vision
"Leaders who spend more time putting out fires than igniting sparks for ministry seldom operate under a clear vision."
