Are you passionate this election season. Justifiably so. No matter how you look at it, there is a lot at stake. And your people know it. They may know where you stand because you let it be known in conversations, on social media, maybe even from the pulpit. It’s...
Ministry harder than you expected it to be? You’re certainly not alone in that experience. I don’t know a single pastor who has taken on the job that hasn’t felt this keenly. It’s a feeling that goes all the way back to Apostle Paul: 23 Are they...
If you work for a ministry that is reliant on financial donations, it’s easy to get discouraged when giving is down. A giving slump can happen for many different reasons and it’s important to identify the right one if you want to address the roots of the problem. 7...
You adopted a new system—or a new model or a new curriculum—and it just doesn’t seem to be taking off. You’re not alone. There are all kinds of ideas available out there: great curriculum, sermon series, church organizational models available. They have been wildly...
Needing a boost of energy for your ministry? So many ministry leaders are feeling worn out. If you need rest, prioritize it. But, surprisingly, rest isn’t always the answer. The issue may be with the day-to-day routine, how you’ve organized your priorities, or even...
Every January 1st, you roll out ministry plans and goals with excitement and great expectations. But a lot has happened since then! Maybe you’ve managed to keep the status quo but a wrench or two has been thrown in when it comes to moving your vision forward....
