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One of the quandaries that I have often reflected on is that leadership in the second chair is fundamentally different from first chair leadership. Can You Really Lead From The Second Chair? Leadership is essential in growing a healthy [...]
Every Sunday, churches welcome visitors who never return. As a church consultant, I became a mystery shopper at a local church of 500 people. Only the pastor knew me, and he didn’t even realise I was there until after [...]
Have you ever met a pastor who hated the idea of their church growing? No? Me neither. Every pastor I’ve ever met wants their church to grow. And without visitors, your church will never grow. Of course what’s helpful [...]
Occasionally I think back to my first preaching experiences as an immature, just saved 19 year old. I went to Bible College 5 months after coming to Christ. It was a live-in, intensive 4-month course and every weekend [...]
When I was a young pastor, I tried to read Robert Clinton’s The Making of a Leader. Looking back, I can see that I lacked perspective. I was caught up in the immediate demands of ministry. It was harder to [...]
Many years ago I had the pleasure of experiencing TD Jakes preaching the house down. When I heard TD Jakes preach in Sydney, his storytelling and delivery made a lasting impression on me. These are the lessons I [...]
Who would believe that a videotape could change your ministry and life? It was one of those rare transformational moments. In the early days of my pastoral journey, I watched a videotape (yes, I am going back a [...]
Measuring the health of a church is crucial for both newcomers and seasoned pastors. Whether you are searching for a new church home or leading a congregation, the fundamental question remains the same: “Is this church healthy?” [...]
Every pastor eventually asks this question: what stops a church from growing? Pastors ask this question regardless of the size of their church. It doesn’t matter if the church is a brand-new plant, 15 years old or [...]
The Barna Group’s 2016 research of American churches found that almost half (46%) attend a church of 100 or fewer members. More than one-third (37%) attend a midsize church of over 100, but not larger than 499. [...]
I am stunned when a church applies the best practices in church finances and sees a fourfold increase in an area of their income. I will never forget the day when a pastor I was coaching shared [...]
Life is short, have an affair. That’s Ashley Madison’s advice. Ashley Madison’s marketing byline is both disgusting and devastatingly simple: connect people who want to commit adultery. However their site was hacked and their client’s details were made public. [...]
Pastors experience deep frustration and confusion when their churches stop growing. Churches are certainly not alone when it comes to decline. Many organizations get stuck and decline into maintenance mode and sadly even into impotence. If that were [...]
Excellent church management is essential for healthy church growth. However, effectively managing a church can be complex and challenging. My conversation with Gavin Courtney explores church administration systems that support growth, with a focus on communication and shared responsibility. [...]
With over 40 years of ministry experience, I’ve learned that crafting memorable Sunday experiences is crucial for effective discipleship. Your Sunday services are the front door for new visitors and regular members alike. It’s that pivotal time [...]
