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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 [...]
Taking extended time away for a sabbatical from ministry leadership can seem daunting. Yet it's exactly what Pastor Brian Webber of Devonport, Tasmania needed to revitalize his leadership. In this summary of an enlightening interview, Pastor Brian shares valuable [...]
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 4 decades in ministry and consulting with churches across multiple continents, I've witnessed this apprehension countless times. [...]
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 [...]
Dear John. G’day from your future. Yes, that’s right I am writing to you from your future. It’s your future which I must say is brighter than what you think it will be. I thought I’d jump back [...]
In today’s rapidly changing world, the importance of investing in the next generation cannot be overstated. Children are not only the future of our communities but also the present. Raising funds for children’s workers is a strategic and [...]
Are you frustrated by live streaming? Small church pastors already carry a load of significant priorities and now they are wrestling with the extra demands of online services. My good friend Derek Gerrard is a church planter and [...]
When I was a youth pastor at 28 years old, I was given a position on our church board. And it was going swimmingly well until that board meeting. One of the older board members got me in his [...]
Bland. Boring. Listless. Tedious. Lacks punch. You never want your members to have these thoughts about your Sunday service. You want color, life, presence, joy, and laughter. Your Sunday service is the primary gathering point for your church. It’s also the [...]
