3 Mindset Shifts for Change Agents
Bobby Gruenewald: “The church has the talent and resources to once again become influencers of culture and agents of change.”
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Why Your Church Isn’t For Everyone–And That’s OK
Carey Nieuwhof: "Churches that try to be all things to all people often end up being nothing to anyone."
5 Tensions Every Small and Midsize Church Encounters
Carey Nieuwhof: "Overcome these tensions and you’re closer to progress. Avoid them and you can stay stuck a long time."
The Problem With Pastors as Rock Stars
Ed Stetzer: The “rock star” problem is a sin issue, not a church-size issue.
3 Challenges for Every Church Planter
No matter your skill level or former experience, be prepared to face these challenges head-on.
The Danger of Complexity in Outreach
Steven Furtick: "If you’re going to err, err on the side of simply giving people Jesus."
When the Church Is Crazy About Broken People
Brandon Cox: "Being crazy about broken people, for us, has some serious implications."
4 Ways to Prevent Ministry Burnout
Ed Stetzer: "To create boundaries, pastors must be able to say no when other people want them to say yes."
Revived: How Stagnant or Declining Churches Found New Life
Five pastors tell how they helped churches overcome adversity and engage the unchurched in their communities.
The Care and Feeding of Volunteers
Dan Kimball: “Unlike church staff, volunteers don’t have the luxury of scheduling Fridays or Mondays off.”
