Here are some suggested readings for believers this week:
Why 734 Pastors Quit (and How Their Churches Could Have Kept Them) by Lisa Cannon Green
Hear the results of this study of 734 former senior pastors who left the pastorate before retirement age in four Protestant denominations: the Assemblies of God, Church of the Nazarene, the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, and the Southern Baptist Convention.
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The Big Baby Boomer Opportunity by Sam Rainer
30 million Boomers are in our churches. Give Sam a few minutes to tell you how you might utilize this group in your church.
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5 Sure-fire Ways To Get Better As A Communicator When You Plateau by Carey Nieuwhof
Even the most experienced communicators get in a rut sometimes. These simple steps will help you get started in the right direction again.
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Study: Monthly Porn Exposure the Norm for Teens by David Roach
These findings may not be surprising to you – but if they’re not, that tells us how much we’ve come to expect the problems with pornography. These findings also address church leaders and female use of pornography.
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The Most Frequent Burdens Pastors Face by Chuck Lawless
I love pastors, and I grieve when they hurt. Read this post to see what general burdens they’ve expressed to me during church consultations.