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In my four decades of ministry, I’ve discovered a universal truth: a vibrant prayer life is essential for healthy pastors and thriving churches. Let me show you four simple and proven ways to improve your prayer life. [...]
Let’s face it – no one likes a boring meeting. And if we’re honest, church leadership meetings sometimes get a bad rap for being, well… a little on the dry side. But here’s the good news: it [...]
One of the biggest challenges I hear from everyday Christians is how to get comfortable sharing their faith. Many of us feel awkward or ill-equipped to talk about Jesus in a natural, non-pushy way. If you can [...]
In April 2024, I was sitting by the ocean in southwest Western Australia, enjoying a perfect autumn day and reflecting on God’s plan and the twelve years since Di and I launched Grow a Healthy Church in 2012. [...]
The Delicate Balance of Humour in Preaching A joke in a sermon can help people listen. It can also distract them from everything else you say. A controversy involving Josh Howerton prompted me to reflect on where [...]
What’s our succession plan? Who’s the next pastor? What’s next for our church? And what’s next for me as I hand over my church? You will ask many questions in a succession process. In recounting our story [...]
In my four decades of ministry experience, I’ve seen churches of all sizes navigate through sunny and stormy weather alike. One of the most challenging climates to navigate is the financial strain caused by economic downturns. Churches [...]
Why do churches hesitate to lead an annual giving campaign? It’s a curious question, isn’t it? I have served in ministry across continents for four decades. I’ve seen a few themes that cause this hesitation. Whether it’s [...]
One disastrous result of the Covid pandemic is the drift away from church by thousands of believers. During that horrible season, Christians gave up on church even if they didn’t give up on Christ. It became too [...]
In 2009 Dianne and I began our succession planning. After decades of pastoring in our church, C3 Church Hepburn Heights, we were keen to move into the next phase of our lives. Di and I were both hungry [...]
Why the Right Church Donation Software Is a Game-Changer for Your Church’s Future The way churches receive tithes and offerings has changed dramatically in recent years. As mobile devices and digital tools become an everyday part of life, more [...]
The Bible changed my life. Over the decades the ancient Scriptures have guided my spiritual journey as well as radically shaping my relational world. Its wisdom is more valuable than gold in my estimation. It speaks to [...]
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Is Logos Bible Software Worth the Investment for Pastors? I think this is one of the most asked questions about the popular and brilliant but expensive Logos Bible Software. I’ve been using Logos since the 1990s when [...]
I am fascinated with church growth and more specifically growing a healthy church. In light of this, I have been running a 3 min church growth evaluation quiz for church leaders over the last few months. It’s [...]
