Dave Ferguson: The Reproducible LifePart 2
The most valuable currency in our culture is trust, and Dave Ferguson's insights on the reproducible life offer a path to building it.
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4 Ways to Rebuild the Church After COVID-19
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 […]
5 Types of Meetings to Lead Your Team to Success
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
Turning the World Upside Down
The 18th-century preacher John Wesley once wrote to a fellow believer: “Give me 100 who fear nothing but sin, and desire nothing but God, and I care not a straw whether they be clergymen or laymen. Such alone will shake the gates of hell, and set up the kingdom of heaven upon earth.” It reminds … Continued
Becoming a Confident Leader
Overcome your insecurities to increase your leadership confidence.
How Should We Pivot Our Church Communication Strategy in This Season?
As the church, we communicate with several different groups at a time. I want to be clear that when I say we communicate it isnt just written or verbal communication. We communicate by our actions. If your church is always involved in a certain action or practice like ministering to the issues of homelessness or […]
What Questions Should You Ask a Pastor Search Team as a Candidate?
Ive previously written these posts about pastor search teams: 6 Reasons Pastor Search Teams Dont Always Work and 14 Mistakes Search Committees Make. Today, I want to answer a question many students have asked me: What questions should you ask a pastor search team if you were their candidate? I have many other questions beyond these, but here are some Id ask:
How to Address the Chronic Anxiety Surrounding the Pandemic
This article originally appeared on MissioAlliance.org and is reposted here by permission. If there were ever a time in recent history in which anxiety seems likely to run high, this current cultural moment certainly seems to qualify. As well as pastoring a church, I help faith leaders understand the nature of chronic anxiety. Most of us are … Continued
7 Warnings for People in Leadership
I often hear from pastors who want to grow as leaders. They feel pressure to steer the church on a healthy course. Most of these leaders are humble, knowing ultimately Christ is the head of the church. They also usually know three things: 1. There are certain expectations by the people of the church. People … Continued
7 Things About Understanding Gen Z Your Church Needs to Understand
Insights for the church from a Gen Z thinker on understanding Gen Z.
