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…
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…
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…
Hiring a Consultant When churches begin a discussion on church growth (or the lack of it), that discussion often turns to the need for a consultant. Hiring a consultant can…
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…
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…
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,…
The Problem Can we measure something spiritual? One of the hallmarks of a healthy church is that they have a clear path of discipleship. In other words, you must have…
Much has been said recently about Millennials in the workplace. Although the oldest of the Millennial generation is now in their 30's, younger Millennials are just graduating college and entering…
1 Church Growth says Let's grow so we can reach more people! Every church leader wants their church to grow larger.If they're honest with themselves anyway. If you believe that…
