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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 [...]
Listen to the Build a Leadership Pipeline podcast here: Google Podcasts Audible Amazon Music Pocketcasts If you have trouble finding the podcast click here to access the RSS link WATCH READ [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
