Pastors

One Sign Your Church Is Terminal

6,000 to 10,000 churches die each year in America — and that number will likely grow in the days ahead. Here is one sign that your church is terminal.

After Easter – 5 Vital Steps for What Comes Next

Is the singing and shouting over? Jesus encountered the disciples on Easter Sunday, but what after Easter: about Monday, or Tuesday, or beyond?

‘Why Are They Leaving?’ and Questions Like These

Whenever there’s a question about why something is happening, there’s almost always a researcher trying to answer it.

The Spiritual Battle With Weight Loss

Today we talk about weight loss. The physical side of weight loss will happen in a lot of different ways for various people. But there’s a spiritual dimension to weight loss that we all need to be aware of.

Unlocking Growth: Breaking Free from 21 Common Church Practices that Stifle Growth

I was once asked to help a church process how to get younger people to attend. After we discussed some change recommendations, a man...

The Great Commission Requires so Much More Than Simply Inviting a Friend to Church

We love hearing about large numbers of people surrendering their lives to Jesus at packed conferences and Christian events. The trouble is that too often seems to be the end of our interest in the Great Commission.

God Experienced the Cross Three-fold: A Good Friday Meditation

A Good Friday Meditation: God, the Holy Trinity, suffered three-fold. Each suffering was unique. Each suffering was a kind of death. Each suffering paid the price to liberate a cap

The 5 Words That Should Scare Any Pastor

Certain words can terrify a pastor when said such as: I'm here because of you. Read on why something so seemingly innocent can put pressure on a pastor.