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by Rick Bundschuh If there is one game that many church leaders have got down it’s the game of Playing It Safe. And their proficiency the game is completely understandable.…

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by Thom Schultz I can usually spot a dysfunctional church staff from a mile off. Certain little indicators tell the story. Conversely, other telltale signs generally telegraph a healthy staff,…

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Daring Can Be Delightful
Four Principles for Maximizing Kingdom Impact in Our Communities
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Daring Can Be Delightful

by Rick Bundschuh If there is one game that many church leaders have got down it’s the game of Playing It Safe. And their proficiency the game is completely understandable.…

7 Telltale Signs of a Healthy Staff

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by Zach Below Imagine a map of your city. Imagine that on this map every church was represented by a bright light. Now imagine that every small-group gathering from every…

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by Zach Below Currently, I am sitting at a makeshift desk in a small dorm room in Knoxville, TN. I just finished a 6 1/2-hour drive in a 15-passenger van…

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by Thom Schultz “If you just have enough information, then you’ll believe–and behave.” That seems to be the unspoken hope in the church today. Helping others love and follow Jesus…

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by Austin Maxheimer If you have ever been to small group leader training, chances are you have received coaching on creating ownership of your group by divvying up roles: “You…

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by Thom Schultz “I don’t feel we’re being fed at this church,” Bill admitted. He’s thinking about switching to another church–where he can be “fed.” What does Bill mean? It…

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