A post by Chuck Lawless serves as the basis for today’s podcast. Dr. Lawless has been consulting with churches for nearly two decades and shared ten things he had learned […]
8 Questions to Ask If You Want to Lead W...
Adaptive leaders who are seeking to live well have a knack for asking the right questions at the right time to reframe how our ministries unfold. The questions below are […]
The Resuscitated Church
By Thom Rainer She was on her deathbed. Every breath was laborious. Every breath was more difficult. Those who surrounded her knew the end was imminent. It was only matter […]
At What Age Should a Pastor Retire? Ten ...
By Thom Rainer There are a lot of us Baby Boomer pastors and Christian leaders around. And it’s cliché, but we aren’t getting any younger. It’s a quiet question that […]
Beginning Your Board’s Leadership Togeth
By Nathan Kirkpatrick Download the article Beginning Your Board’s Leadership Together
Ten Reasons Why Many Churches Aren’t Eva
By Thom Rainer Eighteen months ago, I reported on a Twitter poll that asked why churches aren’t evangelistic. Since that time, I have followed up by asking the same question […]
Cooperative Ministry Spectrum
By David Sprang There are a variety of cooperative ministries. Download this spectrum to help visualize the various options. Process for Discernment: Listen to God – prayer and bible study Listen […]
Five Things I Pray I Will Not Do as a Se...
By Thom Rainer I received my first AARP material in the mail six years ago. I turned 61 years old two days ago. One of my sons says I am […]
Fundamentals of Renewing The Church
By David Sprang Congregations are either in a constant state of renewal or on a downward trajectory. The most common factor in a declining congregation is being inward focused. Here […]
The Most Common Factor in Declining Chur...
I am honored and humbled to be in a place where I get to hear from and study about thousands of churches. The leaders and congregants in those churches provide […]