15 Characteristics of an “Equipping” Church
Church leaders are called to equip believers for the work of ministry (Eph 4:12). The sense of equipping in that verse, according to one…
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03/17/21 Sin Catching Up
READING: Numbers 32-33, Mark 13:28-14:21 In today’s Old Testament reading, the tribes of Reuben and Gad requested land outside the Promised Land. That request…
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6 Posts about Numerical Church Growth
As a student of church growth, I realize many folks aren’t comfortable talking about church “numbers.” In some cases, they’ve seen church leaders compromise…
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7 Ways to Assess the Health of a Church
It’s really quite simple: it’s tough to prescribe what a church needs to do to grow if you haven’t first done a diagnosis of…
Read More03/15/21 Always a Next Leader
READING: Numbers 27-29, Mark 12:13-44 Moses knew he would not get to enter the Promised Land. His disobedience would cost him that gift, but…
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10 Things We’ve Learned during a Year of COVID
As I’ve talked with church leaders over the last month, I’ve listened to hear what they’ve learned over the past year of COVID. Here…
Read More03/14/21 Sunday Quote
“Worship pleasing to God saturates our whole being. There is no worship pleasing to God until there is nothing in me displeasing to God….
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
1 Peter 3:8-9 “Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another, and be compassionate and humble, not paying back evil for evil or insult…
Read More03/13/21 Saturday Quote
“It’s true in physical battle—there is strength in numbers. But it’s true in a spiritual battle as well. When you surround yourself with people…
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Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others: Post Pandemic…Get Ready for the Church Attendance BOOM, New Study Says by Stephanie MartinLifeway Research has conducted…
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