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Today I want to dive into a topic that lies at the heart of growing a healthy church community: church connection cards. These cards may seem small in size, but their impact can be enormous when it [...]
I love helping churches mature in their financial intelligence which includes creating a culture of generosity. Generous churches tend to be healthy churches as this key value flows through areas of serving and kindness as well as [...]
My wonderful Dutch friend Ian Borkent has launched a new ministry to help pastors and church leaders grow sustainable ministry lives. Through his journey of burnout and recovery, Ian has embraced a new way of living. A [...]
My talented wife Dianne has published her fourth book, Unlock Your Bible. Her book is designed to help everyday believers dig into the book and discover its treasures in a new way. This book will reinvigorate your Bible [...]
There was one thing I never enjoyed as I strived to grow a healthy church. The Great Cull. Every few months we would prune our church’s database, culling people who left and adding new people. I never enjoyed [...]
If you’re looking to improve the efficiency of your weekly schedule as a pastor, I’m a huge fan of locking in your key priorities with recurring appointments. This will give you maximum effectiveness in the structure of your [...]
The Old Metrics Don’t Work in The Online World Metrics play a significant role in my consulting work. Over 8 years of on-site consulting I’ve uncovered fresh insights into a church’s health through hard data such as [...]
Healthy churches use coaching and mentoring to create a thriving leadership pipeline. They provide feedback, training, encouragement, and events that inspire leaders to great heights. A crucial element of leadership development is coaching and mentoring. When churches [...]
