Warning Signs of Church Decline: Three Indicators Your Church Might Be in Trouble
Warning signs of church decline reveal that every church that has declined has had a mission, but they failed to follow it.
Books
Leaders as Shepherds: Servants and Stewards
The reality of the unreached makes the need for leader development exceedingly acute and exposes the dire consequences of not having well-formed leaders, with leaders as shepherds guiding God’s people.
Winter Preparation for Church: Prepare Your Facility Today
Even if your building is located in a warmer climate, you still need winter preparation for church to prepare for the unexpected—as we have seen with the polar vortex freeze events in recent years.
Embracing the Path to See God’s Glory When Journeys Differ
Friend, we are all on a journey. The Path to See God's Glory may look different for each of us, and that's okay.
The Challenge of Helping Couples in Conflict: A Practical Guide
Change comes when individuals focus less on their partner and, through self-reflection, begins to implement strategies for helping couples in conflict by changing their own behavior.
5 Ways to See Potential in Church Decline
It takes time to rebound from decline. In the face of potential in church decline, a slow, steady rebound happens to most churches.
Can This Person Really Be Trusted? Rebuilding Trust
How can you know that someone who has broken your trust is now at a place to be responsible with your trust? Rebuilding trust takes time and deliberate discernment.
Angels and Jacob
When there are Angels and Jacob, something exciting happens. They are not casual acquaintances.
Closing a Ministry: A Leader’s Guide to Reassessing and Adapting
Ministry is not about keeping a ministry for ministry's sake but serving the current and future needs of the community, and sometimes that means letting go of something loved to see the value in the next season of ministry in the church's life. This article discusses closing a ministry thoughtfully and helps leaders navigate the transition with compassion and clarity.
Anna Morgan: When Women Are Called to Leadership
It starts with a woman identifying her own calling, and the focus on women called to leadership shapes her journey.
