How can churches lacking in certain areas of discipleship move toward growth? Here are a few suggestions for two different types of churches.
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4 Ways to Balance Leading the Church and Loving the Community
How do we both lead our church and love our community well? And how does this calling inform a church leader’s priorities and daily schedule?
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The Power of Prayer in Church Revitalization
You and I are completely powerless to replant anything on our own. I’m definitely not that great a pastor, and I’m willing to go out on a limb and say you aren’t either. We need to pray.
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9 Questions to Ask Before Addressing Cultural Issues at Your Church
Church leaders must assess both the culture and the congregation in order to determine whether to engage certain concerns that arise.
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Is Your Church Making Incomplete Disciples?
How effective are churches at making whole disciples—disciples who grow in both truth and fellowship? Most of us are good at one or the other, but not both.
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7 Ways to Leave a Church Well
Amputation is painful with long-lasting effects. It can also serve as a metaphor for leaving a local church—in the wrong way, at least.
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