Holiday Church Growth

Why December attenders become January regulars The fall season is flying by, and the blitz from Thanksgiving to Christmas is approaching.  So, before diving into a dilemma that is all too common for church leaders, we want to... Continue Reading

Step into Your Calling

Pastors: Step into Your Calling with a Side Hustle. When I approach full-time pastors with the idea that they can do some other... Continue Reading

The Missing Link In Disciplemaking

Let’s start with the obvious: church leaders want to do better at making disciples than they are right now.I have... Continue Reading

Why Outrage Must Not Become the Next Rage …and Why Calling Must Be

Right now outrage is winning the day. But if outrage wins, we all lose. Outrage isn’t new. For centuries people have felt a holy... Continue Reading

Recovering the Lost Question of Vision: From “What’s Next?” to “Who’s Next?”

Life is filled with tensions. I’m not just talking about the negative tensions of managing relational conflict or figuring out... Continue Reading