State of the Church
State of the Church
3 Shifts To Unleash Ministry Potential: Common Frameworks, Tech, and Collective Strength
I believe that three shifts in thinking will propel pastors and ministry leaders to more effective ministry and more impactful mission.
State of the Church
What’s the State of Your Soul? Embodying Peace in an Age of Burnout
Many church leaders feel stretched to the breaking point. Burnout is so commonplace it feels inevitable. But it doesn’t have to be.
State of the Church
Bible-Centeredness for the Next Generation: Finding New Joy in the Old, Old Story
As content creation continues to increase exponentially, the church has a unique opportunity to capture the attention and hearts of the next generation. Why? Because what we have isn’t new. Our book is ancient. Christian truths have stood the test of time, after repeated efforts to debunk and dissuade.
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What the Church’s Future Can Look Like: The World Needs Us at Our Best
Institutions, leaders, and congregations have opportunities to reinvent. We can reimagine the church in ways that meet the challenges of our secular, tech-driven age while staying rooted in the transforming Gospel of Jesus.
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America’s Changing Latino Context: Why Church Leadership Needs a Stewardship Model
The Latino population is one of America’s fastest-growing demographic groups. This significant growth not only highlights the increasing presence of Latinos. It also points to the profound need for more Spanish-speaking churches that are culturally and linguistically equipped to serve these communities.
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A Multi-Network Viewpoint: The Need for Church Unity, Insight, and Health
Networks are collective expressions—leaders, churches, and organizations united by a vision to bring hope, address pain, and spread the Gospel. Each network reflects the heart of God in unique ways, and I’ve grown to love and respect that diversity.
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Multiplication Mission: Church-Planting Insights From Send Network
During the past decade, Send Network has learned valuable lessons about church planting and how to best attain the goal of church multiplication.
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The Art of Listening: Tending Your Flock Through Careful Assessment
I share my story about the art of listening not so you’ll replicate it. Ministry is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. I share my story to demonstrate the power of listening to people as your starting point.
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Nurturing Well: Lessons From the Black Church
In a world that often feels disconnected, the Black Church inspires all faith leaders to keep nurturing well. Let’s strive for a holistic approach, equipping members of Christ’s body to live out their beliefs, improve their communities, and fulfill the Great Commission by making new disciples.
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To Cling to Jesus: Why Churches Must Embrace the Creed
The Nicene Creed is more than just a pattern of believing; it’s a pathway to flourishing. The point of knowing the creed is not knowing the creed; it’s knowing God.
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The State of the Church in 2025: Disrupted, Precarious, and Opportune
As we look at the State of the Church in 2025, we see both disruption and opportunity, uncertainty and hope. The trends of declining Christian identification and the rise of the nones are real and pressing. That said, we have no reason to consider these current trends inevitable or inescapable.
