Looking for Hope
December 4, 2018
While I acknowledge the serious challenges facing congregations, I still am hopeful for the future of churches. Here’s why. … More Looking for Hope
Category: Leadership
Pastors Get One Major Change Year One
September 12, 2018
Pastors get one major change their first year in a new church. How well they understand that change largely determines their success year one. … More Pastors Get One Major Change Year One
Unexpected Ways Churches Make First Impressions
June 13, 2018
Visitors can form first impressions of congregations before they darken church doors. The question is, how can your church make the best possible impression? … More Unexpected Ways Churches Make First Impressions
Churches Fear Loss More Than Change
May 23, 2018
I hear too often that church members are afraid of change. What members fear are the losses that come with change, not change itself. … More Churches Fear Loss More Than Change
Three Diagnostic Questions for Outreach
May 15, 2018
Discerning which outreach opportunities churches should embrace or let go is challenging. Here are three questions to discern which to implement. … More Three Diagnostic Questions for Outreach
Handling Objections to Strategic Planning
April 25, 2018
While strategic planning in churches is making a comeback, there is still resistance to strategic planning in churches. Here’s some help in handling objections. … More Handling Objections to Strategic Planning
The Staying Power of Vision
April 18, 2018
It seems everyone has had a negative experience with “vision.” So, why is vision-casting still popular? … More The Staying Power of Vision
