Does Your Church Suffer From ‘Close to the Pastor’ Syndrome?
"A wonky dynamic in which long-time members feel they need open, unfettered access to their pastor at all times."
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Breaking Church-Growth Barriers: Build a Bigger Leadership Table
Ed Stetzer: “Our goals must reflect a community of making disciples and exerting cultural influence.”
5 Mistakes Churches Make When Hiring
"It’s far better to wait than to make the wrong hire. You are not looking for a perfect person, but you do want the right person."
Overcoming Evangelism Frustration—A 30-Day Accountability Process
"Regardless of what we did, it seemed we could not sustain evangelism desires throughout our church body."
6 Signs You Spend Too Much Time on Social Media
"I fear we irreparably harm our peace and joy when every moment becomes share-worthy."
9 Changes Dying Churches Must Make Immediately
"Around 200 churches will close this week, maybe more. The pace will accelerate unless we make some dramatic changes."
3 Keys to Getting Through Dry Seasons
"The toughest season, and one that so many Christians seem to fight through, is the dry season—the desert months."
When Should the Church Make Political Statements?
"The church has been given a specific mission, and getting mired in the secondary questions of politics can divert our mission."
Church Planting Shifts, Part 3: Preparing Our People for Witness
"If we are to succeed in this new, more secular space, we need to do more than simply acknowledge this shift."
5 Reasons Immaturity Is Prevalent in the Church
"Elephants in the room refer to obviously inappropriate or immature behaviors that remain unacknowledged and unaddressed."
