10 Church Diseases that Might be Afflicting Your Church
In the 1990s, Peter Wagner published The Healthy Church, a book describing several diseases that churches sometimes exhibit. Some of his descriptions are quite…
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9 Ways for Church Leaders to Pray More
Several weeks ago, my post on why church leaders don’t pray must have hit a nerve, as the feedback was strong. More than one reader, though,…
Read MoreEight Confessions of Church Spies
Have you ever thought that a guest at your church might, in fact, be a spy?
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8 Ways to Become a Great Commission Christian
I admit the topic of this blogpost might not quickly grab your attention – but I challenge you to keep reading. The world needs…
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Evangelism and Email
It’s official. I no longer like e-mail.
Read MoreLeaders as Heroes
By Chuck Lawless I usually think about heroes during two holidays of the year: Memorial Day and July 4th. On both days, I’m reminded…
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Christian Leadership in a Tweeting World
I have read that as many as one billion tweets are sent every 2-3 days. That’s amazing, especially for an application that began less than a decade ago.
Read MoreThe Main Reason People Leave the Church — Rainer on Leadership #003
Last week we talked about what church membership is and what it means to be a church member. How it’s not just having your name on a roll somewhere, but being actively involved in the ministry and function of your local community of faith. This week’s episode deals with NOT being a church member. Specifically the main reason people LEAVE a church.
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10 Things I’d Like to Say to My First Pastor
As I get older, I think often about people who have influenced my life.
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10 Ways to Grow a Small Group
Small groups matter in the church. Regardless of a church’s size, the small group is a place of teaching, fellowship, prayer, and pastoral care.
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