If you had asked me whether I loved my church I would have said “yes.” But in reality, I loved the church I wanted them to be more than the church they were.
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7 Critical Issues for Your Easter Service Preparation
It would be difficult to make major adjustments for Easter services at your church right now, but there are seven critical issues you can address before the weekend arrives.
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Why American Churches Are at a Tipping Point
If current trajectories continue, American churches will pass a tipping point. Our congregations will begin a likely unstoppable path toward decline that will rival many European churches of the past century.
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10 Reasons to Be Optimistic About Churches in 2019
Despite the tough reality many congregations face today, Thom Rainer says he remain an “obnoxious optimist” as we move into 2019.
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Eight Common Mistakes Rookie Pastors Make
It is excruciating for me to recall some of the dumb things I did. I am so grateful for church members who demonstrated love and grace.
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5 Reasons It’s Painful for a Pastor to Lose a Church Member
Those who choose to leave a church, no matter the reason, need to understand that your pastor will likely be hurt. Sometimes deeply hurt.
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