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- 1. What Is Your Church's Vision for the Rest of 2020?
- "I think we've got it!" There we were, at a cabin in the mountains of north Georgia in the winter of 2019. We, the executive team of StartCHURCH, had been there for close to three days. The walls were ...
- Created on 07 July 2020
- 2. Minimal Church: What the Future Holds
- The calendar of most churches in America is scary. There are so many activities, programs and events that some members feel like they have to live at their church to be faithful and involved. Add to ...
- Created on 07 July 2020
- 3. Why Christianity Is Now the Counterculture
- The world is changing rapidly. Technology is quickly adapting and advancing to keep up with current events and recent crises. People are growing more accustomed to their lives being comfortable and ...
- Created on 06 July 2020
- 4. The Mistake Liberal Churches Make That Others Must Avoid
- ... iscopalian, and it's been years since I worshipped in one of their services (and even then, it was only as guest preacher for a Holy Week service). So, nothing about this should be considered a judgme ...
- Created on 06 July 2020
- 5. How Your Church Can Enhance Its Online Worship Experience
- One of the most significant shifts for churches during COVID-19 has been the inability to worship together in person. As churches begin to consider meeting in person, while maintaining online worship experiences, ...
- Created on 06 July 2020
- 6. 6 Reasons Some Pastors Might Resign After COVID-19
- I have a lot of hope for the church these days. The COVID-19 crisis has forced us to look at ourselves and make some necessary decisions to move forward in today's chaos. On the other hand, I won't be ...
- Created on 02 July 2020
- 7. Women, Here's How to Avoid the Deceit of Intimidation
- Women everywhere are allowing themselves to be intimidated. We are intimidated by other women's size, age and income. We minimize ourselves as we consider other women's marriages, parenting skills or ...
- Created on 02 July 2020
- 8. Strategies for the Future of Pastoral Leadership
- Staff leadership, shepherding, vision-casting and sermon preparation come with new challenges and opportunities in a post COVID-19 world. Many pastors are wondering what outreach and discipleship will ...
- Created on 01 July 2020
- 9. Why Christians Must Choose Courage Over Offense Right Now
- Almost everywhere we look, we see conflict, hostility and offense. Right now, it seems as though people are hunting for things that will offend them. The offense comes easily and quickly, consuming our ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 10. 3 Things You Should Know About the Future of Church Staffing
- If you're a pastor, I'm positive you've been bombarded with more articles and resources about reopening than you can read in the next five years. Your services are infinitely more complicated, but you're ...
- Created on 29 June 2020
- 11. 3 Ways to Give Your Worship Team a Confidence Boost
- With COVID-19 just in the rearview mirror for some of the country, and still in the midst of lockdown for other parts, it can be a challenge to keep morale high. If you have a large worship team, there ...
- Created on 29 June 2020
- 12. Rick Warren: The Difference Between Real Faith and Fake Faith
- If 2020 has taught us anything about faith, it's that fake faith isn't enough. Our culture is literally overrun with fake products. You can get fake versions of just about everything at a cheaper price ...
- Created on 24 June 2020
- 13. How Christian Organizations Can Use EZ Form for 100% Forgiveness of PPP Loans
- This week, the SBA released an EZ PPP Loan Forgiveness Application that is truly easy. Within this form, we clearly see an opportunity for churches and Christian schools who had to lay off staff or had ...
- Created on 23 June 2020
- 14. Why Ministry Leaders Must Prepare Their Successors for the Last Days Now
- ... nd prepare them. Here are six ways you can prepare your successors in these last days: 1. Seek God's strategy on what person or team He calls you to train, equip and entrust and the Holy Spirit on who will b ...
- Created on 23 June 2020
- 15. 7 Reasons Believers Are Lonely, and What Leaders Can Do About It
- This week's Time magazine has an interesting article on the epidemic of loneliness among Americans, preceded by and now exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. I'm convinced, though, that loneliness marks ...
- Created on 22 June 2020
- 16. Revival Won't Come to America Without These Crucial Elements
- ... By this point, I began to weep as I was walking. So, I sat down for a moment on a park bench, continuing to pray while quickly trying to compose myself. It was then that I heard the Holy Spirit say, " ...
- Created on 22 June 2020
- 17. How to Rediscover the Lost Art of Mutual Respect
- "We're living the Bible when we live our values." – Dina Dwyer-Owens Mutual respect. It's when two people show respect for each other. Respect is defined as the process of honoring someone by exhibiting ...
- Created on 18 June 2020
- 18. Why the Church Must Be Vocal About More Than Just Racism
- I've seen a flood of Facebook posts regarding the racial issues we are currently facing. They are posts with words to the effect, "If you're not disgusted by the death of this unarmed black man at the ...
- Created on 18 June 2020
- 19. 8 Things That Kill Motivation and Momentum
- I have found that regardless of how motivated I am, if the people around me are unmotivated, we aren't going to be very successful as a team. This is why it is important a leader learns to recognize ...
- Created on 17 June 2020
- 20. Why Hyperlocalization Is the New Normal in Pastoral Ministry
- Streaming church services online is not a new concept. Churches have been streaming their services through various online platforms for years. Although this practice is not uncommon, many churches did ...
- Created on 17 June 2020
