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Any idea what the best outreach opportunity of the year at your church might be? You might think it’s an event you do, or perhaps it’s Easter. But whether Christmas has historically been your best opportunity to reach unchurched people…Read More→
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So let me guess, every time you need to talk about money in church, you wince. And you’re the leader. I know, because I’ve been there. If you’re going to be effective in ministry, you have to become comfortable talking…Read More→
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You’ve probably heard them. And you may even believe them and have said them. I know, because, frankly, at one point I’ve fallen or almost fallen for all of them. I’ve been a Canadian my entire life, and although I…Read More→
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So how do you engage older church attendees… say people over age 50? The question’s been around a long time. And, as most church leaders could tell you, it’s a bit of a loaded question. It’s also a question I’m…Read More→
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One reason people stay away from Christianity is not because they don’t know any Christians. It’s often because they do. Our actions and our words as followers of Jesus have the power to attract or repel people from Christianity. The number…Read More→
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When you think of megachurches, what comes to mind? If there’s one thing I learned from blogging about the church, it’s that some people hate megachurches. With a passion. I try not to engage the trolls and the haters in…Read More→
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Ever have a bad day? Of course you do. You’re human. As much as you don’t like days like that (does anybody?) they’re inevitable in leadership. Someone sends you an email that sets you off. A crisis hijacks the day you were…Read More→
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You hear it all the time. “I’m done with Church. I don’t really need to go to church…my relationship with God is personal. I’ve had it with organized religion. The Church is a man-made invention, not God’s idea.” I completely understand why a…Read More→
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It’s one thing to make mistakes in leadership. It’s another to make the same mistakes over and over again. Any idea what your frequent mistakes might be? And, if you have mistakes that you make, why do you keep making the…Read More→
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So what’s the difference between a growing church and a declining church? Well there are many, but one of the biggest differences I see is the attitude of the leaders. The leaders of growing churches almost always share a common attitude. So…Read More→