Most churches are planted with the Gospel in focus. The church where I pastor has a rich Gospel history, beginning back in 1946. Our founding
Read MoreLooking at the lives of Moses, David and Jesus. This week, my mentor and I discussed character. The Oxford Dictionary defines character as “the mental
Read MoreThe Bible is an excellent leadership textbook! As I continue to work through my leadership course, one of the assignments was to write a personal
Read MoreIt’s not just about vacation. This past week, I sat down with my mentor again. I’m meeting with him every week for 8 weeks as
Read MoreWe start our day with ambition, thinking about all the tasks we’re going to accomplish. Then all of sudden, it’s 5:00 PM, and we wonder if we did anything significant at all?
This is where a Personal Mission Statement can bring focus to our fast-paced, over-crowded careers.
Read MoreGreat leaders are willing to develop leaders. There are a number of skills that one must possess in order to thrive as a leader. But
Read MoreIt’s Pretty Much Impossible. There’s no doubt the majority of churches have a desire for growth. And as new attendees walk through the door, they’re
Read MoreMany Young Adults Have Walked Away. According to research, 40-50% of Millennials connected to the church in their teens will walk away after their senior
Read MoreThe Church Needs Volunteers. Volunteerism is an essential component to fulfilling the mission of the church. Unfortunately, too often we volunteer without considering our gifting
Read MoreWhen Motivation Fades… Point to a healthy church and more than likely, it’s led by healthy leaders. But even healthy leaders can have set-backs, which
Read MoreReflections from Lasting Impact, Conversation #1. “Church growth can bring out a beast in some of us. We can over focus on it. It can
Read MoreChallenged by “Lasting Impact“. The world is changing…and so is the church. For decades, the traditional, institutional-design of church has been the main-stay. Sunday Schools,
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