Look around to see who in the church is protecting something. The bad leader who threatens to create a ruckus if you really ask him to step down. The leadership team that rebels against sharing any of their power. Identifying church division warning signs can help prevent conflict.
There are three ways a church can respond when the demographic of a community changes.
World changers have an active, not passive, faith. Faith is like a muscle; the more we use it, the stronger it becomes.
When you find that you’ve stopped growing, you’ve probably exhausted the capacity of leaders in your organization. Is your staff ready to lead at a higher level? Are your volunteer leaders ready to duplicate their teams with a second leader?
Candid observations from a Brazilian church planter on becoming a hero maker.
You are going to be doing these things on the same day every year. And these things will mark this day as one out of the ordinary.
Lately I’ve been noticing two competing ideas in organizations: creativity and excellence. Of course, we need innovative solutions to problems. Count me in for more creativity. It’s the excellence piece that can trip us up.
The Benefits of Prioritizing the Gospel in Your Financial Decisions
The combination of these stress points can create complex and nuanced problems in ministry. But there are some practical ways to combat the inevitable anxiety of ministry. Consider these tactics for understanding pastor anxiety causes.
I was struck by the fact that as this woman ages, and honestly faces the reality of death, she is choosing to read books that will prepare her for eternity with Jesus.
