change management

I heard someone once say, “Don’t be afraid of change. You might lose something good, but you’ll gain something better.” However, bringing change in a church is often difficult.

It’s rare to see only one element hold leaders back from making progress. It’s most often a combination of issues. Let’s look at four.

The bottom line, hard-to-believe truth is that the path to thriving faith on the other side of any transition—including this pandemic—is plain, but many won’t take it. My observations from over two decades, combined with real sociological data, are surprising.

How do you discern what to invest your life and ministry in at this point? Here are some things to consider in navigating cultural changes in ministry.

Pastoral succession can be difficult and no two situations are the same. Sometimes, asking your predecessor to stay on the team can be incredibly beneficial. Here are four situations where it isn't.