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Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Why Pastors Leave When They Succeed

Four reasons pastors give for leaving their churches on the heels of a major victory.

Your Failure Does Not Have the Last Word

The Enemy accuses you, but God desires to restore you.

The Beauty of Community in a Disconnected Age

Community is not just good for us. It can actually heal us.

7 Signs You’re Delegating Well

How to know if you're properly empowering your staff.

3 Keys for Cultivating Hospitality at Your Church

Hospitality isn't a strategy. It's a lifestyle.

Be Honest About Your Grief

There are times when it's appropriate to mourn.

The Key to Overcoming Temptation

What it means to be dead to sin.

10 Longings for the Church in the Next 10 Years

These are my hopes and prayers for the church in the coming years.