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The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

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.

8 Cues Why People Won’t Return to Church After Christmas

Whether Im working with a church plant of 40 people or a mega-church of over 35,000, some things are universal and should be present regardless of church size, impacting why people won't return to church.

Pastors, When Do You Move On?

I’ve watched people in organizations – in government, business, nonprofits, and, sadly, far too often in the church — some leaders (people) simply stay too long. Leader, leave before you have to leave.

Isolation: The Loss of Social Capital

Regardless of how people themselves may feel about their housing situation, the research has been deemed unequivocal: people aging alone experience worse physical and mental health outcomes and shorter life spans.

10 Pastor Danger Zones for Leaders

It's the young minister who is more likely to try to brave it out alone. It's the young pastor who is more prone to end up a victim instead of a victor in these pastor danger zones.

What if This Christmas Isn’t Merry and Bright? Finding Hope

The story of Christmas is perfect for shedding light on the hope we can find in our darkness, especially for hurting people. Jesus came into a world filled with pain, a world where people searched for hope and longed for the Messiah to come but were constantly disappointed.

Wrestling With God’s Greatness

We are prone to seek God's greatness for our own sake rather than to glorify God in it. If we try to pretend like all of our motives are pure, then well never be able to address the inconsistencies in us.

Don’t Forget These 10 People at Christmas

Those who have wayward children who likely won’t be home for Christmas. Those parents grieve, too, sometimes in unique ways. They cling to hope that this might be the Christmas for return and reunion, then weep when it doesn’t happen.

Heaven’s Welcoming Party

Take a look at the send-off of the very first Christian martyr, a precious witness for Christ named Stephen. And notice, if you will, the glimpses we are given into the grand reception he is about to receive in Heaven... a true heaven's welcoming party.