Whether you’re the pastor of the world’s largest megachurch or a faithfully obscure member in your congregation we’re all called to “sit the bench” at some point.
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5 Lessons from My First Interim Pastorate
It was very tempting for me to try to fix every leak, put out every dumpster fire, or milk every metaphor (too late!). My simple goal was to leave that church healthier than I found it by focusing on two simple objectives: unity of hearts and clarity of vision.
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Are We Out of Step or Out of Touch?
There is a world of difference between being “out of step” and “out of touch.” If your church is merely “out of touch,” that isn’t faithfulness to the Gospel. That posture is one of ambivalence toward people Jesus died to save. So what are the indicators your church might be out of touch? Here are four questions to ask.
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4 Tips for Casting a Yearly Vision
Understanding God’s truth without effectively applying it is a disservice to our churches. Casting a yearly vision can help to drive them toward the goal.
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Course Correction
They say that “the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing,” but again they say a lot of things.
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3 Vision Qualities Every Church Leader Possesses
Leading successfully is impossible without vision; you have to be leading somewhere. The journey has a destination point.
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