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Small groups serve as essential environments for genuine discipleship, creating transformational relationships that help believers grow spiritually while providing practical support and biblical sharpening. When churches prioritize small group ministry, they create organic pathways for fulfilling Jesus' command to [...]
Small groups serve as powerful engines for church health, creating environments where meaningful relationships flourish and community engagement deepens. When churches prioritize small group ministry, they unlock transformative benefits that extend far beyond Sunday services, fostering authentic connections and [...]
Selecting the right small group leaders transforms your ministry from struggling to thriving. This proven 5-point assessment framework eliminates guesswork and helps you choose leaders who create lasting impact. Learn the essential criteria that predict success and build confident, [...]
I've complied a comprehensive resource featuring experienced Australian and New Zealand church leadership consultants, pastoral coaches, and ministry specialists who help churches thrive globally. From pastoral supervision and church revitalization to evangelism coaching and digital ministry strategies, these experts [...]
In May 2025, church elders reported that Josh Buice had spent three years using anonymous online accounts to attack fellow Christian leaders, including elders from his own church. He subsequently resigned as president of G3 Ministries and as pastor [...]
Most churches struggle with small groups not because of content or people issues, but due to pathway problems. When there's no effective process to move people from first visit to active participation, people leak out at every stage. This [...]
In today's fast-paced ministry environment, pastors often find themselves overwhelmed with responsibilities, from sermon preparation to administrative tasks. I had an insightful conversation with Dustin Stout, founder of Hey Magai AI platform, who revealed practical ways artificial intelligence can [...]
When I asked Pastor Brian Webber about his eight weeks away from his church in Devonport, Tasmania, he described more than a holiday. He and his wife returned refreshed, and their teams had carried the ministry with creativity and ownership. [...]
For pastors and ministry leaders, the concept of retirement often feels inadequate—an ending rather than a transition. After 30 years of pastoral ministry, I discovered that retirement doesn't have to mean stepping away from purpose and impact. Instead, "redesigning" [...]
Occasionally, there are moments that alter the trajectory of an organization forever. For our church, it was a board meeting in the family room of one of our members—a gathering that would prove to be among the most strategic in [...]
As someone who pastored for three decades, I've had my share of Monday mornings when I wanted to quit. I remember telling my wife Dianne multiple times, "I'm done. Get me out of here." Her response was always grounding: "I've [...]
In the world of church leadership, January always brings a flurry of trend predictions. But rather than focusing solely on annual forecasts, I've found it more valuable to observe trends over five to seven-year periods. After all, [...]
“Read that and weep.” This was the not-so-cheery announcement from our church’s business manager when he dropped the monthly financial statements on my desk. My heart skipped a beat and my nerves cranked up as I anticipated some bleak [...]
When I sit down with pastors to discuss succession planning, there's often an elephant in the room—fear. After four decades in ministry and consulting with churches across multiple continents, I've witnessed this apprehension countless [...]
My good friend Ian Borkent has published his first book. Ian pastors a superb church in Arnhem in the Netherlands with his wife, Jedidja. Their focus is how to grow a healthy church. Jedidja miraculously survived the birth of their [...]
