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- 1. Supernatural Foundations for Supernatural Results
- Are you spending your time building the culture that can sustain the vision God has given you? When leading in the context of a local congregation, you really have two choices: — You can create structures ...
- Created on 17 September 2021
- 2. Don't Make This Critical Leadership Mistake
- God made some of His people to be leaders. Sure, in some capacity we all are. But all of us are called to obey the Lord and give Him everything that we have in response to what He has done for us. At ...
- Created on 17 September 2021
- 3. A Sure Way to Keep Your Millennials in Church
- We sat three-quarters of the way back in the sanctuary, clutching the visitor cards with no intention of filling them out. In our early 20s, my husband and I had just moved to a new town and were looking ...
- Created on 22 March 2021
- 4. 15 Characteristics of an Equipping Church
- ... Not every church is an equipping church, however. Review the list below, and determine if your church is an equipping congregation. In an equipping church: 1. All members of the body are expecte ...
- Created on 18 March 2021
- 5. 15 Signs Your Church Has 'Settled' for Less Than the Best
- I fear that many congregations settle for mediocrity. As a church consultant, I've learned that these signs are often an indicator that the church overall does not strive for excellence: 1. No plans fo ...
- Created on 11 March 2021
- 6. 5 Trends in Small Groups Coming Out of COVID
- ... son worship services rightly has our attention, we must also focus on small groups in churches. In many ways, the health of congregations lies in the balance. For the original article, visit churchanswers. ...
- Created on 09 March 2021
- 7. Ministry Leader Reveals the Anatomy of a Church Coup
- ... for the sake of the pastor's family. The congregation is often confused and hurt when a coup takes place. — On several occasions, the coup begins in earnest when the pastor is gone for a while. The past ...
- Created on 24 February 2021
- 8. What Changes With a Move From a Church of 50 to a Church of 150
- All churches have leadership challenges, regardless of size. Small churches are not easier to lead than large churches. Large churches are not easier to grow than small churches. But they are different. ...
- Created on 18 February 2021
- 9. Pastors, Have You Thanked Your Congregation Lately? ...
- ... , such as the Drive-Thru Food Pantry. Never pass up the opportunity to thank the people of your congregation for their generosity and sacrifice. That starts with follow-up emails after they give. It ...
- Created on 19 November 2020
- 10. 10 Things That Make Members in Struggling Churches Cry
- Our consulting teams at the Lawless Group have interviewed many church members over the last decade. Here is a look at some of the most common causes of tears we've seen in struggling churches: 1. ...
- Created on 11 November 2020
- 11. Is the Church Taming the Holy Spirit?
- Is the church taming the Holy Spirit? I mean this in the classic sense of the word: "Make less powerful and easier to control." It is easy to slip into depersonalizing the third member of the Trinity, ...
- Created on 05 October 2020
- 12. Faithlife Makes Pastor Appreciation Month Easier for Churches, Congregations ...
- Faithlife, the church technology company and makers of Logos Bible Software, is showing its gratitude during Pastor Appreciation Month this October by providing discounts on premium pastor-focused resources ...
- Created on 02 October 2020
- 13. How to Create Breakthrough Social Media for Your Church
- Recently, my team and I were talking about trends that we're seeing on social media from other churches. We've started to notice a pattern that happens every Saturday. We call it the "Saturday Can't ...
- Created on 17 September 2020
- 14. 10 Ways the Pandemic Makes Your Church Members Ornery
- There have been three consistent questions our team has received during the pandemic. In the first weeks, the question was, "When do you think we can return to in-person services?" As a number of churches ...
- Created on 27 July 2020
- 15. Pastors, Avoid This Temptation at All Costs
- ... b" is how John put it in Revelation 14:4 NKJV). The congregation belongs to Christ. Not to its pastors. The pastor must keep reminding himself, "They belong to the Lord. Not to me." —They were not g ...
- Created on 22 July 2020
- 16. What Leaders Have Learned After Reopening Churches
- ... re are still a few things leaders are learning to manage and navigate. Here are a few ways leaders are managing operations moving forward: —Many churches are facing the reality that members of their congr ...
- Created on 09 July 2020
- 17. Strategies for the Future of Pastoral Leadership
- ... pastor, Bethlehem Grace Church. — John R. Faison, senior pastor, Watson Grove Baptist Church. — William Vanderbloemen, CEO and founder, Vanderbloemen Search Group. Fatigue Among Staff and Congregation ...
- Created on 01 July 2020
- 18. When Church Members Insist on Their Rights
- ... een but had only heard of!) —"It was my 10th anniversary and no one even mentioned it. Don't I have a right to be hurt?" (My answer: Disappointed, maybe. But not hurt. The congregation merely gave you ...
- Created on 28 May 2020
- 19. 4 Problems That Will Stall Churches' Recovery After COVID-19
- Reopening our country will not be easy. And neither will be the reopening of churches across Texas. Most organizations are facing significant challenges brought on by the virus. Business owners feel overwhelmed ...
- Created on 27 April 2020
- 20. 9 Reasons Why Churches Should Not Congregate During Coronavirus Lockdowns
- ... include the fact that many older congregations have not come into the 21st century in terms of the usage of technology. This is resulting in very little giving via online platforms, such as church apps. ...
- Created on 03 April 2020
