I have a heart for unchurched people and am always trying to find a way to build bridges and tear down barriers. But I feel like telling people I’ve served as a pastor or founder of a church almost automatically…
So, by now, your church is streaming online, has an email list and is all over social. Almost every single church is. Here’s the question though. When you welcome people to your church during your in-person services, do you still…
So you’d love to see more volunteers serve in your church or organization. Who wouldn’t? And yet when it come to volunteers, a surprising number of leaders struggle. Many leaders suffer from: A chronic shortage High turnover Mediocre or poor…
One of the most perplexing questions a Christian and, to be sure, a Christian leader will face when it comes to risk is this: Am I trusting God, or am I simply being foolish? The question isn’t as dumb as…
The events that have transpired at Mars Hill Church over the last few months have been dramatic and to some extent, unprecedented. For me personally, they’re still heartbreaking as I’m a huge believer in the mission and potential of the…
Ever wonder what helps and hinders the growth of your church or organization? You’re not alone. In this episode, we reveal how your volunteer and staff team can hinder your church from growing, or how a great team can fuel its growth—whether you’re…
Ever ask yourself as a church leader, do I worship something or someone other than God? It’s a great question to ask and great heart check. I’ll stick my neck out and suggest that you do have idols you worship instead of…
You spend a lot of your time trying to grow your ministry. When it comes to the mission of the church, it seems almost unthinkable to reach fewer people. Eternity hangs in the balance. And every person represents a potentially…
So you want your church to grow…to reach new people. And you’ve convinced yourself that you really would grow if you only had one or two more things to make your ministry thrive. For example, you’ve might have said any combination…
My guess is you could use a few more high capacity volunteers. You know—the kind of volunteer who: Can attract other capable leaders Doesn’t drop balls Loves a challenge Constantly overperforms I mean, who doesn’t want more of those people on their…