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."
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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."
Kay Warren: Forgiving Those Who Unjustly Criticize You
"Holding grudges and keeping a record of wrongs are responses that feel justified but will sabotage unity in the church."
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."
Kay Warren: Sacred Privilege, Crucial Partnership—Part 1
“The best thing pastors can do is to get off the pedestal so their family can get off it as well.”
5 Reasons Immaturity Is Prevalent in the Church
"Elephants in the room refer to obviously inappropriate or immature behaviors that remain unacknowledged and unaddressed."
7 Hallmarks of ‘Turnaround Pastors’
"If the possibility of taking most of the guesswork out of a pastor search intrigues you, read on."
Should We Invite People to Belong Before they Believe?
"A church that consists only of committed Christians probably has lost sight of its mission."
10 Signs That Your Church Lacks Vision
"Leaders who spend more time putting out fires than igniting sparks for ministry seldom operate under a clear vision."
How to Leave Your Church Without Hurting It
"A few lessons that may help make your last Sunday be a happy ending rather than a hurtful one."
