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Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Souls Settled, Hands Moving: Joy and Urgency in Following Jesus

Don’t just find joy in what God does through you. Find joy in what He’s done for you. Results may rise and fall. Attendance fluctuates. Seasons change.

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.

4 Tips for Creating a Healthy Culture

A healthy culture will naturally repel toxic people, and vice versa.

How to Streamline Your To-Do List

A simple way I've found to get rid of my bloated to-do list and focus on the things that matter each week.

5 Areas to Practice Active Listening

Practicing active listening will help you become a better leader in these areas of your life.

10 Things Not to Do to First-Time Guests

Not only should you stop doing these things, but you can stop doing them.

3 Steps to Heal Divisions in Your Church’s Leadership

How do you break through discord to get to unity?

5 Honest Questions for Discouraged Leaders

Before you decide to quit, ask yourself these questions and answer honestly.

Breaking Free From the Enemy-Making Machine

How to live the presence of Christ in a divided culture.

How I Think Differently About Funding Our Church Plant

I started off thinking that fundraising was a distraction from ministry, but now I see the deeper spiritual benefits.