The Endangered Church’s Tipping Point
Has the church in America finally reached a tipping point? It seems so, according to a national consultant. For many years, the warning signs have mounted. The institutional church is…
Be a Better Leader
You got into church leadership because you felt God’s calling to use your gifts to bring others closer to Jesus. But maybe you don’t feel prepared for the administrative side of running a ministry—things like hiring and training staff, budgeting, managing volunteers, leading change, and more. Find help you need right here!
What you’ll find:
- Practical and relevant tips and strategies to equip you for leading your church.
- Help in understanding the trends that are shaping today’s church, and how to help people embrace change.
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Confessions of a Church Shopper
Eight months ago, my wife and I sold our house and moved 650 miles to a new town. I hope to never see the inside of a moving truck again.…
4 Fun Ways to Help the People at Your Church Find Their Ministry
By Bob D’Ambrosio Discovering your gifts and passions doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some simple and fun ideas to help the people at your church discover their ministry.…
From Sleeper Sermons to Moving Messages
The centerpiece of the Sunday morning church service–the sermon–is fading. The problem is not the message. The gospel is as potent as ever. It’s the delivery methodology that’s losing its…
This is your wake-up call
beep…Beep…BEEP! Your alarm clock goes off. Do you… __groan and go back to sleep? __press the snooze button? __get up ready for action? How does your answer mirror your reaction…
Church Marketing 101: Know Thy Audience
Marketers of top brands like Nike and Apple live by a cardinal rule: “Thou shalt know thine audience!” I think Jesus was the ultimate marketer. He knew his audience intimately,…
Keep Learning Like a Child
Our little granddaughter’s almost 2. She’s the cutest little human ever! (Oh, you know one of those, too?) I marvel how God created Cadence like a human magnet. A mirror.…
To the Polished, Predictable Church: Surprise Me
Surprise! It’s one of the missing ingredients in today’s church. Most church worship services and programs have become so predictable, so varnished, so rehearsed, and so scripted that any awe…
Pastor…You’re Remarkable (and Probably Overwhelmed)
by Mikal Keefer A ministry friend recently sent me his newly-revised job description for review: a jaw-dropping five pages of expectations. Given the job description, here’s what I’d list on…
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Building Trust in Ministry
By Bob D’Ambrosio It’s the foundation for doing ministry. And when it’s broken, it’s hard to rebuild. Trust is the critical component for healthy and effective ministry teams. “An environment…
