A fire was lit in my soul during those days that has never been extinguished, never diminished and has never been watered down.

I've not met anyone who has all the "answers" to solve the great post-Easter exodus, but I've learned some mistakes we can all avoid.

Countless churches are declining. This is what you can do about it.

Many leaders and churches fail to do this—and suffer for it.

Blogging is a powerful tool in any spiritually minded leader's hand. Learn to maximize your blog's power to reach people.

The trend is disturbing.

If you're just starting out, or have any interest at all in church planting, carefully read these.

After church leaders were asked, five common themes emerged.

Unfortunately, these are common in the ministry.

As pastors and leaders, we are responsible for the spiritual care and leadership of our entire congregations.

These simple instructions are also our blueprint for spreading the gospel and advancing the kingdom.

There are at least five great reasons for this.

When your darkest secrets are exposed, carnage is almost certain to follow. In our ministries, we need to find a haven where safety and solace are priorities.

A church's health is measured by its obedience to this important mandate, not by its seating capacity.

Here are some things Evangelist John Burton might change if he decided to start another church.

Lack of vision and clarity for the future produces a sense of under-communication that demotivates and discourages people. Don't let that happen.

Start checking the soil.

This may force you to make some tough decisions.

There are many challenges to this role. How can you overcome them?

These will go a long way to further your relationships in your neighborhood and will make people more receptive to church invitations.