James MacDonald: Harvest Bible Chapel, Rolling Meadows, Ill.
The senior pastor of one of the country's largest and fastest-growing churches talks about lessons learned in ministry.
The senior pastor of one of the country's largest and fastest-growing churches talks about lessons learned in ministry.
The quality of your ministry will be determined by the kind of questions you have the courage to ask yourself.
"We lacked a clear language and a clear strategy. We had become a strategic hybrid of every big church out there."
"Forget what your role looks like to the outside world and figure out what it looks like to live a life of service."
"As long as I am in a position of leadership, it will demand the same things leadership has always demanded."
“Growth isn’t an option—it’s a must. It’s not reserved for churches of a certain size.”
"I'm not going to change the gospel and I'm not going to cheapen grace just because our society is saying it's OK."
"I discovered I really could find my identity in Christ, not the size of my church."
"When I find myself competing with other churches or leaders, I know my head and heart are messed up."
“When you can get somebody to serve, they feel a part of things.”