I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of planting. I love the process of planting. I love the energy and the enthusiasm a new church brings to a community. Having planted two churches, I’ve...
In an ever-changing society, the church faces unique challenges. Many congregations are declining or have plateaued and are looking to make changes. That’s a good thing! However, as church leaders and planters striving to engage the hearts of the next...
What is your mission statement? It may be worded differently or expressed differently or put forth with a unique emphasis, but the basic mission of any Christian church is always the same: to make disciples. After all, that’s what Jesus left us to do: Then Jesus came...
We all know that Jesus is the one who brings salvation to those who do not believe yet. He is in charge of “making decisions”; however, He did leave us with a “Great Commission,” and in that commission, He said, “Go and make disciples…”. Of course, part of...
One of the biggest questions you as a leader need to ask: “Are those who report to me headed in the same direction as me?” That’s a question for everyone who reports to you. No matter where you are now, I recommend you take on a motto: “Trust but verify” ...