Boldly Leading the Church into the Future: Having a Brave Heart in a Blistering World
In every local church I’ve served, I’ve always wanted to lead them boldly into the future. When I think of leading boldly, Braveheart with Mel…
From a Country Club to a Commissioned Church—PT 2
Here are the last three shifts that need to take place in order to transition a country club church to a commissioned church. (Find original article…
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From a Country Club to a Commissioned Church—PT 1
This article originally appeared on The Exchange with Ed Stetzer. Recently I had a two-part series (on The Exchange) describing features of a church being…
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Chasing Donkeys: How Ministry Can Feel
This article originally appears on The Exchange with Ed Stetzer. Click here to access it. Disclaimer: I’ve never chased donkeys. I have been in a…
Undermining Revitalization–Part 4
Here's the conclusion to the four part series on undermining revitalization. An Alternate Ending I read an article once that revealed how the endings of Star…
Undermining Revitalization–Part 3
I'm continuing my series of undermining revitalization. The following are the last two ways leaders undermine churches turning around. Third, these leaders believe the cost…
Undermining Revitalization–Part 2
Most have heard the leadership adage “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” With regards to church revitalization, this concept couldn’t be more accurate. If a…
Undermining Revitalization–Part 1
Imagine you have spent your entire life enslaved. Freedom seems unattainable, and hope is scarce. However, one day a strange man—a fugitive from Egypt—shows up…
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