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Created on Monday, 22 April 2013 / Vision
Tags: Dan Reiland, front door, back door, congregation, people, coming, going, pastor, church
Closing the back door is more about keeping the front door wide open. The spirit and atmosphere that makes a church inviting is the same spirit and atmosphere that makes people want to stay. Church leaders ... [ +++ ]
Closing the back door is more about keeping the front door wide open. The spirit and atmosphere that makes a church inviting is the same spirit and atmosphere that makes people want to stay. Church leaders ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 18 April 2013 / Deliverance
Tags: Ron Phillips, demons, demon attack, church, Christian
The subject of mental illness is very controversial in Christian circles. Inside the extreme schools of thought, we find balance and a scriptural viewpoint. First, let me say clearly: All mental ... [ +++ ]
The subject of mental illness is very controversial in Christian circles. Inside the extreme schools of thought, we find balance and a scriptural viewpoint. First, let me say clearly: All mental ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 / Vision
Tags: Ron Edmondson, dangerous, church, paradigms
I’ve been in church all my life. Along the way, I’ve seen and learned a lot. Almost all the insight I have into church has come by experience. I have observed, for example, that paradigms can often shape ... [ +++ ]
I’ve been in church all my life. Along the way, I’ve seen and learned a lot. Almost all the insight I have into church has come by experience. I have observed, for example, that paradigms can often shape ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 16 April 2013 / Pastor's Heart
Tags: Rick Warren, life, worst disasters, son, suicide, Saddleback church, grief, receive, bitter, Christ
It would be impossible, in just one message, to go into all the reasons for suffering and for why God allows tragedy. Instead I want to focus on five ways that we should respond to tragedy. I Need to Release ... [ +++ ]
It would be impossible, in just one message, to go into all the reasons for suffering and for why God allows tragedy. Instead I want to focus on five ways that we should respond to tragedy. I Need to Release ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 12 April 2013 / Vision
Tags: Fire, J. Lee Grady, big, faithful, culture, kingdom, God, less, more, church service
... is not an impressive number, and today’s church growth specialists might say Jesus failed to break the 200 barrier within three years of ministry! Follow the cloud, not the crowd. There are a few crowd ... [ +++ ]
... is not an impressive number, and today’s church growth specialists might say Jesus failed to break the 200 barrier within three years of ministry! Follow the cloud, not the crowd. There are a few crowd ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 12 April 2013 / Money
Tags: Dan Reiland, economy, challenging, money, churches, pastors, vision, stewardship, spiritual maturity
A friend of mine just lost his job. He’s in his 50s with two kids in college, and he’s worried. Another friend just laid off a large number of employees. And a surprising number of recent college graduates ... [ +++ ]
A friend of mine just lost his job. He’s in his 50s with two kids in college, and he’s worried. Another friend just laid off a large number of employees. And a surprising number of recent college graduates ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 11 April 2013 / Preaching
Tags: Joey Bonifacio, church, messy, intuition, Corinth, Ephesus, Sardis, discipleship
Call it intuition, call it instinct, but there’s a nagging sense in me that says “church is messy.” To be clear, what I mean by that is simply “untidy,” not perfect, can be disorderly. Even as a young ... [ +++ ]
Call it intuition, call it instinct, but there’s a nagging sense in me that says “church is messy.” To be clear, what I mean by that is simply “untidy,” not perfect, can be disorderly. Even as a young ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 / Education
Tags: Tony Morgan, comfort zone, stepping out, churches, church consulting, leadership coaching
I’ve been working for churches for 15 years, but, as many of you know, I’m only 12 months into this journey to focus full-time on church consulting and leadership coaching. I’m helping churches (and businesses ... [ +++ ]
I’ve been working for churches for 15 years, but, as many of you know, I’m only 12 months into this journey to focus full-time on church consulting and leadership coaching. I’m helping churches (and businesses ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 / Cutting Edge
Tags: Steve Hill, lies, deception, church, false teachings
Years ago my wife, Jeri, and I were driving on the interstate when we were overcome by a white cloud of windblown snow. “I can’t see a thing!” I shouted. We were experiencing a complete whiteout. I lost ... [ +++ ]
Years ago my wife, Jeri, and I were driving on the interstate when we were overcome by a white cloud of windblown snow. “I can’t see a thing!” I shouted. We were experiencing a complete whiteout. I lost ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 08 April 2013 / Calling
Tags: John Bevere, leave, church, God, ministry, immature, Christians, obedient
I’m often asked, “When should I leave a church or ministry team? How bad does it have to get?” I respond, “Who sent you to the church you presently attend?” The majority of the time they answer, ... [ +++ ]
I’m often asked, “When should I leave a church or ministry team? How bad does it have to get?” I respond, “Who sent you to the church you presently attend?” The majority of the time they answer, ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 05 April 2013 / Vision
Tags: Dan Reiland, Easter, gas, pedal, church, evangelism, converts, worship, guests, staff, gratitude
Nearly all pastors and ministry staff, volunteer leaders too, lean a little more toward evangelism or discipleship (one or the other) in their personal bent and wiring. According to Matthew 28:19-20 they ... [ +++ ]
Nearly all pastors and ministry staff, volunteer leaders too, lean a little more toward evangelism or discipleship (one or the other) in their personal bent and wiring. According to Matthew 28:19-20 they ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 01 April 2013 / Ethics
Tags: Tony Morgan, honor, culture, congregations, pastors, church, submit, leaders, obey
At the risk of not showing honor to peers in ministry, I want to tackle the topic of honor today. I’m concerned. I see a trend in churches that I think is unhealthy. Honestly, I believe it’s also unbiblical. ... [ +++ ]
At the risk of not showing honor to peers in ministry, I want to tackle the topic of honor today. I’m concerned. I see a trend in churches that I think is unhealthy. Honestly, I believe it’s also unbiblical. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 25 March 2013 / Kingdom Culture
Tags: Joseph Mattera, local church, obsolete, pastors, congregations, reformation, society
Can you imagine a time when key apostolic leaders—both in the church and marketplace—would come together to exert strong influence over cities, communities and nations, with or without the cooperation ... [ +++ ]
Can you imagine a time when key apostolic leaders—both in the church and marketplace—would come together to exert strong influence over cities, communities and nations, with or without the cooperation ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 22 March 2013 / Pastoring
Tags: Dan Reiland, church, leadership, levels, Apostle Paul, Thessalonians, John Maxwell, position, rights, permission, relationship
Pastor Chris Morgan, my friend and colleague on the 12Stone Church staff team, and one of the best worship leaders in the country, sent me a personal journal entry on leadership from his readings in I ... [ +++ ]
Pastor Chris Morgan, my friend and colleague on the 12Stone Church staff team, and one of the best worship leaders in the country, sent me a personal journal entry on leadership from his readings in I ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 21 March 2013 / Pastoral Care
Tags: Chris Jackson, high road, leaving, congregation, church, pastor, painful, ministry, crossroads, move
“Pastor, we’ve decided to move on.” These are some of the most difficult words that you, as a ministry leader, will ever hear—especially when they come from people you have lived, laughed and dreamed with. ... [ +++ ]
“Pastor, we’ve decided to move on.” These are some of the most difficult words that you, as a ministry leader, will ever hear—especially when they come from people you have lived, laughed and dreamed with. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 / Youth
Tags: Josh Griffin, Saddleback Church, student volunteers, roles, availability, eager, kids' ministry
I was watching my friend Parker the other night. He is an incredible student leader and a talented young man. He was working lights at our Saturday night service during our "You Own the Weekend" series. ... [ +++ ]
I was watching my friend Parker the other night. He is an incredible student leader and a talented young man. He was working lights at our Saturday night service during our "You Own the Weekend" series. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 18 March 2013 / Church Growth
Tags: Joseph Mattera, church planting, passion, planning, local, team, financial support, community, key leaders
My wife, Joyce, and I planted our local church 29 years ago, Jan. 29, 1984, in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, N.Y. We were not sent out with any money and had only a handful of people who volunteered ... [ +++ ]
My wife, Joyce, and I planted our local church 29 years ago, Jan. 29, 1984, in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, N.Y. We were not sent out with any money and had only a handful of people who volunteered ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 15 March 2013 / Pastoring
Tags: Joe McKeever, mojo, pastors, military base, church, members, assignment, Kingdom persective
The most difficult place for any Christian pastor to serve may be next to a military base. The greatest opportunity any pastor might have in a long lifetime may be serving next to a military base. As the ... [ +++ ]
The most difficult place for any Christian pastor to serve may be next to a military base. The greatest opportunity any pastor might have in a long lifetime may be serving next to a military base. As the ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 14 March 2013 / Community
Tags: Rick Warren, community, church, worship service, plant, reinvent, congregation, elderly
What do you do when your church no longer looks like the community that surrounds it? Focus on what your church does well. Don’t try to be something you’re not. If your church is primarily ... [ +++ ]
What do you do when your church no longer looks like the community that surrounds it? Focus on what your church does well. Don’t try to be something you’re not. If your church is primarily ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 12 March 2013 / Children
Tags: Church planters, children, human, faith, missionaries, vacations, time, flexibility
As our church ramps up to plant a church a year for the next several years, I’ve had conversations with five of my key guys about becoming church planters. Church planting is one of the most challenging ... [ +++ ]
As our church ramps up to plant a church a year for the next several years, I’ve had conversations with five of my key guys about becoming church planters. Church planting is one of the most challenging ... [ +++ ]
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