HomePastors

Pastors

Kick-Starting the Plateaued and Declining Church, Part 4: Challenge People to Face Reality and Join the Team

This series on church revitalization entitled "Kick-Starting the Plateaued and Declining Church" is being adapted from an article that I co-wrote with...

Early Risers & Productivity

Just read an interesting article on the correlation between getting up early and productivity.  I don’t know about you, but overall, I am way...

Default or Design

There are only two ways to live: by default or by design. I'm guessing that 90% of people live 90% of their lives by...

Peace

I’ve been rather captivated by the recent attempts by President Obama to reach a tax compromise with both Republicans and Democrats. While I do...

Think You're Ready to Plant a Church?

Though I’ve never planted a church, I’m frequently being contacted by guys who are considering that next step. If that’s you, I have...

The Church as Redemptive Tribe: 6 Ingredients

One year ago, I blogged a 7 part series that I thought was worth revisiting on the application of Seth Godin’s book, Tribes,...

What To Do If Someone Sins Against You: When the One You Confront Doesn’t Listen – Part 3

In my last post I examined step two of Jesus' guidance for what to do if someone sins against you. Let me...

7 Non-Negotiable Traits to Work on my Team

I wrote a post recently about what it takes to be on the staff team of Grace Community Church.  We recently discussed this at...

To Be Or Not To Be “Not-For-Profit”

I’ve been a part of the not-for-profit world for the majority of my life. I have thoroughly enjoyed leading and participating in movements...

Barna Shares 6 Church Megathemes from 2010

Is the religious environment in the U.S. morphing into something new?

To Us, Through Us

Steven Furtick: "There’s necessary groundwork that needs to be done before God’s Word can flow through us."

Camel Crashes into Church Crowd

A camel loses balance during a Christmas program rehearsal at First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach.

Blockbuster, Netflix, and the Church

Those who fear innovation will risk reaching fewer people.

MacDonald: Songs They Don’t Sing

In this video James MacDonald gives insight into the songs they don't sing at his church and why.

The Second Coming and Our Ultimate Destination

N.T. Wright suggests there are surprises in store at the end of days.

"Vision Idolatry:" Four Traps

Will Mancini reminds us that vision and purpose are great--right up until they become modern-day idols.

The Costume Kingdom

Are you really living for the kingdom of God or living for yourself?

Yoga: Should Christians Do It?

The practice of yoga is falling under new spiritual scrutiny as an Indian-American group tries to take back yoga's Hindu roots.

10 Common Budget Mistakes

Consider the following list of most common budget preparation errors.

Study: Faith Beliefs Don't Make You Happier

A new study shows religious beliefs are not what satisfies--spiritual identification and friendships are.

Remains of Pastor’s Wife and Friend Identified; OK County GOP Chair...

News surfaced this week that Tifany Machel Adams is the GOP chair for Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Adams is one of four suspects charged with kidnapping and murdering pastor's wife Jilian Kelley and Kelley's friend Veronica Butler.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Pastors