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Church growth can feel like a mystery—one moment, you’re riding high with momentum, and the next, you’re scratching your head wondering why attendance is inconsistent and energy is low. If you’ve poured your heart into ministry only to see little return, it’s easy to...

Each time someone walks through the doors of your church or ministry, they’re forming impressions—long before the first note of worship or the opening prayer. Your volunteer teams are the face of your mission, the bridge between the church’s heart and the people...

Have you ever stopped to think about how much power is in a simple text message? In a world that’s so connected, a few heartfelt words can brighten someone’s day, remind them of their worth, or even renew their strength. Today, I want to challenge you to take just a...

In today’s fast-paced world, ministry leaders and church volunteers are constantly balancing multiple tasks—from sermon preparation and event planning to pastoral care and community engagement. While traditional methods have served the church well, new tools like...

 At times, you may be asked to speak on a panel at a conference and wish you had some guidance. Having participated in, and led, numerous panel discussions over the years, I've learned some tips that any guest speaker can follow to improve their confidence and be sure...

As a leader, friend, and mentor, I've seen firsthand the incredible impact that church leaders can have on the lives of their congregation. But I've also seen that even the strongest leaders can struggle with feelings of doubt, inadequacy, and fear. As someone who...

You've probably heard a variation of the saying, "the shortcut is actually the longest path." It's a cautionary tale that reminds us quick fixes are (often) too good to be true. This is especially true in ministry, I would suppose. But in some ways, AI could be an...

In the lifecycle of every thriving church (and even the stagnant or declining ones), a moment comes that is as inevitable as it is challenging – the transition of leadership. For pastors in their 50s and 60s, this reality looms closer, yet is often shrouded in...

Every leader's desire is to not just bring vision to their church, but to see that vision become reality. If you're like most leaders, though, you've found implementing new ideas to be very difficult - and this is why many give up in the process, and most churches...