From the Heart of a Pastor: Personal Reflections on the 44th President of the United States
"We explained to our children that in America's 240 years of historical existence, this was a first."
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The Most Important Question for Every Church Leader
"This question needs to be applied specifically to different areas of our lives."
4 Small-Church Strategies to Maximize Your Community Impact
"We need to quit thinking that we have less to offer because we don’t have as many people or dollars as we would like to have."
6 Statements That Will Kill Your Church
"These are statements from church members whose churches have already closed their doors."
4 Ways Your Church Can Be Innovative
"Change is like electricity. Handled well, it brings great blessings. Handled carelessly, it can burn the house down."
The Difference Between Church Members and Chicken
"I’m learning that systems are good … for preparing chicken. But systems have to include freedom when dealing with people."
How Repealing the Affordable Care Act May Hurt Small-Church Pastors
"Our call for change may be good, but let’s remember that change frequently comes with a high price."
3 Church Planting Trends That Need to Die
"We must aim to plant churches for the glory of God and the good of the community, not to meet our own needs."
The Greatest Measure of Your Church’s Health: Giving
"When people in your church stop giving, it is seldom, if ever, about the money."
30 Creative Easter Outreach Ideas to Connect Your Church with the Community
Move beyond traditional services with these 30 innovative ideas shared by churches to communicate the transformational message of Easter. Whether through "Easter Kindness" acts of service, creative "Egg-vitations" for children, or hosting services in neutral community locations, these strategies are designed to engage "low mobility" families and spiritual seekers alike.
