Category: Church Culture

The Best Offense…

The Best Defense There's an old adage that says "The best defense is a good offense." The idea behind this saying is that by causing the opposition to remain in…
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The Church Consumer

How to The perfect church Taking people from consumer to contributor The Perfect Church The perfect church. If there is such a thing, I have not found it yet. And…
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Why Your Church Doesn’t Need a Mission Statement

Most churches I work with have mission statements. After all, how will you know your church's mission without a mission statement? What are we supposed to be doing? And so…
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What You Don’t Know

What You Don't Know......can hurt you By Tom RawlingsWe've all heard the idiom "what you don't know can't hurt you." But as pastors and church leaders, the opposite is often true.…
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The Evolution of The Church

I always hate to start something this way because it makes me seem so... well... old. But here goes. Back in the day... see? I'm sounding older already. Back in…
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How to Avoid Ministry Burnout

Being a pastor is tough. Most people in your congregation have no idea what working in the ministry is like, much less being the pastor. I'm sure there are even…
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Pass The Baton, Please

Millenials. Just hearing the word elicits different mental responses depending on your exposure to them. Regardless of your thoughts on Millennials, you need them. Your church needs them. If you…
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Behind Glass

  Are you living your purpose? I have been a musician nearly my entire life. I began taking piano lessons when I was five years old. As most children do,…
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