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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.

The Biggest Reason Many Revitalization Efforts Fail

A big issue that might be holding back your revitalization efforts

10 Traits of High Character Leaders

The kind of leaders others want to follow display these characteristics.

3 Ways to Freshen Your Preaching

Here are some suggestions to keep your preaching from getting stale or predictable.

How to Embrace Infrequent Attendees

Here are five ways to better welcome those who love your church but attend infrequently.

Soulfires: A Pro-Life Vision on Wheels

How Joe Baker, founder of Save the Storks, learned that winning hearts is more important than winning debates in advocacy.

Why We Don’t Fix What’s Broken in Our Ministries

There are three main reasons why we let broken things stay broken in leadership.

When Ministry Wears You Out Learn to Lament

Instead of giving up, take your frustrations and complaints to God with this helpful prayer language.

Lessons Learned Since ‘Autopsy of a Deceased Church’

Six things we've learned in the five years since the book was written.