Breakdown of the Disciple Factories
by Thom Schultz The disciple-making machine is broken. Though most church leaders would say discipleship is a crucial part of their mission and ministry, they fear it’s not working. A…
Thom Schultz
- Thom is the founder and CEO of Group Publishing, which has been providing ministry resources to churches since 1974. He's the author of many best-selling books including "Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore," and he directed the documentary film "When God Left the Building." Thom, along with wife Joani (Group's Chief Creative Officer), enjoys traveling the world looking for ways to bring the love of Jesus to everyone.
Posts by Thom
A Truly Relevant Ministry
by Thom Schultz Many church leaders pursue relevance with a passion. But are they providing a truly relevant ministry? Relevance—connecting God to people’s everyday lives—is a good thing. But some…
Teaching Faith to Yawning Students
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…
How Church Talk Turns Toxic
by Thom Schultz Sit down. Shut up. Listen. Agree or leave. Sadly, that’s the message many take away from church. And, sadly, they leave. And they don’t return. And too…
Uncomplicating The Simple Truth
by Thom Schultz The eyes of the small boy in rural India drew me in. He was filled with wonder as he heard about Jesus for the first time this…
What Kills Your Ministry Heroes
by Thom Schultz It was a sad scene. The followers and donors slumped in their chairs as they heard allegation after allegation about their former hero. I watched from the…
Why Your Church Fights Change
by Thom Schultz For years people have told me the church is one of the most change-averse entities on the planet. Ministry people sometimes leave in frustration when their congregations…
Don’t Blame Poor Bible Knowledge
by Thom Schultz “The Bible? You believe in that?” Bill asked. Bill walked into our Lifetree Café—looking for something. I learned he was a successful businessman, friend of Hollywood stars,…
