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- 1. 15 Signs You Might Need a Day Off
- These COVID-19 days have been intense. Frankly, I've met a lot of church leaders who are just weary. If that's where you are, here are some warning signs it's time to take a day off—whether you work ...
- Created on 04 August 2020
- 2. How Your Church Can Make an Impact Online
- Did you know that since the pandemic started, church attendance has grown? According to a poll taken by ChurchPulse Weekly, 49% of churches have experienced an increase in attendance over the past several ...
- Created on 04 August 2020
- 3. 5 Steps to a Minister's Retirement Plan
- Everyone understands the concept of retirement on a general level: You save money while you are working, and when you turn 65, you stop working and have money in the bank to live off of until you are called ...
- Created on 29 July 2020
- 4. Spirit-Filled Pastor: Will America Choose Science or God?
- Is the dysfunction of 2020 almost over? To me, the answer is obvious, automatic and intuitive. No. Protests in our streets are not shattering the demonic slavery of racism. Civil unrest and violence ...
- Created on 28 July 2020
- 5. 10 Long-Range Succession Planning Commandments for Younger Pastors or Leaders
- Remember that succession is more of a process than a single event. If you're nowhere near retirement, there is plenty you can do now to begin succession planning. Consider the following ways to plan ...
- Created on 27 July 2020
- 6. Pastors, Avoid This Temptation at All Costs
- "Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her.... For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones" (Eph. 5:25,30). It's His church. It's important for pastors to keep reminding themselves ...
- Created on 22 July 2020
- 7. What Constitutes the Legal Definition of a Minister?
- What comes to mind when you hear the term "ordained"? The word "ordained" or "ordination" often conjures up the idea of the religious ceremony that involves the "laying on of hands" of one individual ...
- Created on 20 July 2020
- 8. What Ronald Reagan Said About Jerry Falwell Sr. Can Inspire the Church Today
- I remember Ronald Reagan said, "Jerry Falwell did more to put me in office than any other person." I saw firsthand what happened behind the scenes. It can happen again. Jerry Falwell used television ...
- Created on 17 July 2020
- 9. How to Overcome an Unexpected Pastoral Succession in Your Church
- Succession can be a difficult process under any circumstances, but sudden and unexpected succession can be much more challenging to navigate. Surprise successions that occur due to scandal, crisis or death ...
- Created on 14 July 2020
- 10. 6 Things You Inherit as a New Pastor at an Established Church
- Welcome to your new church. Most everyone is excited to meet you. Few will remember your first sermon, but many will tell you it was great. If your church is going to vote on you, then the percentage ...
- Created on 09 July 2020
- 11. Rick Warren: How God Is Faithful When We Are Forgetful
- Have you ever noticed how forgetful people can be? They quickly forget all the ways others have helped them in the past, and they end up complaining later on. Children forget what their parents have ...
- Created on 08 July 2020
- 12. Minimal Church: What the Future Holds
- The calendar of most churches in America is scary. There are so many activities, programs and events that some members feel like they have to live at their church to be faithful and involved. Add to ...
- Created on 07 July 2020
- 13. 6 Reasons Some Pastors Might Resign After COVID-19
- I have a lot of hope for the church these days. The COVID-19 crisis has forced us to look at ourselves and make some necessary decisions to move forward in today's chaos. On the other hand, I won't be ...
- Created on 02 July 2020
- 14. Strategies for the Future of Pastoral Leadership
- Staff leadership, shepherding, vision-casting and sermon preparation come with new challenges and opportunities in a post COVID-19 world. Many pastors are wondering what outreach and discipleship will ...
- Created on 01 July 2020
- 15. Use This 6-Step Digital Discipleship Guide to Make Your Church Community Thrive
- Church leaders are considering how to best disciple both new and long-time congregants within the confines of COVID-19 gatherings. Faithlife, a church technology company, is offering "Digital Discipleship: ...
- Created on 01 July 2020
- 16. 5 Steps Pastors Can Take to Rebuild Trust With Each Other
- I pastored full time for 14 years and I've been in full-time ministry for almost 40 years. I learned early that many pastors don't trust one another. Here are some reasons why, followed by some steps ...
- Created on 29 June 2020
- 17. 3 Things You Should Know About the Future of Church Staffing
- If you're a pastor, I'm positive you've been bombarded with more articles and resources about reopening than you can read in the next five years. Your services are infinitely more complicated, but you're ...
- Created on 29 June 2020
- 18. 3 Ways to Give Your Worship Team a Confidence Boost
- With COVID-19 just in the rearview mirror for some of the country, and still in the midst of lockdown for other parts, it can be a challenge to keep morale high. If you have a large worship team, there ...
- Created on 29 June 2020
- 19. Rick Warren: The Difference Between Real Faith and Fake Faith
- If 2020 has taught us anything about faith, it's that fake faith isn't enough. Our culture is literally overrun with fake products. You can get fake versions of just about everything at a cheaper price ...
- Created on 24 June 2020
- 20. Why the Church Must Be Vocal About More Than Just Racism
- I've seen a flood of Facebook posts regarding the racial issues we are currently facing. They are posts with words to the effect, "If you're not disgusted by the death of this unarmed black man at the ...
- Created on 18 June 2020
