The Best Strategy for Long-Term Church Growth
"The best long-term strategy for church growth is not church growth."
"The best long-term strategy for church growth is not church growth."
"In reality, average doesn't always mean mediocre, and ordinary doesn’t always mean you’re second-rate."
"What has been my biggest mistake or decision of regret? I have a few, but there is one that stands out among the rest."
"Pastor, I love you. I want nothing more than for you to be all who God wants you to be. So this might hurt a little."
"If you could ask just two questions—one personal and one related to your leadership—what might they be?"
"These are hard conversations to have. But when we speak truth in love, we are doing what Jesus asks."
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"In a healthy Christian ministry, the mission wins every argument."
"The goal for those of us in ministry is to mature in Christlikeness emotionally, interpersonally and intrapersonally."