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chuttersnap photo – Unsplash By Daryl Crouch “I didn’t know what I didn’t know.” That could be the theme of my first 10 years in ministry. Someone has said, “Ignorance is bliss.” That may be true for the ignorant, but it’s not bliss for everyone else. Well-meaning as we may be, our immaturity and inexperience … Continue reading “4 Ministry Mistakes Every Church Leader Must Fix”

Maria Brauer photo – Unsplash By Maina Mwaura My three-year-old daughter confronted me a few Christmases ago. She let me know how she felt I was never home, and she was afraid I was going to miss Santa Claus’ visit. Her words came from a purity of heart, yet they stung me—quite badly. My daughter … Continue reading “4 Reminders for Managing Holiday Ministry Expectations”

By Ryan Rice The Christmas season is approaching, and companies are advertising new products, gadgets, and tools that are holiday “must-haves.” One thing I’ve noticed is the rise in popularity of “insta-products.” Americans seem to be obsessed with the idea of quick, fast, and comfortable. This obsession also extends to platforms that offer instant celebrity … Continue reading “3 Reasons Church Leaders Should Be Leery of Social Media Fame”

Miguel Henriques photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls While they fare better than other professions, new research finds some Americans are still wary of religious leaders. In a Pew Research study of Americans’ views on institutional leaders, religious leaders are often in the middle of the pack among groups like police officers, public school principals, … Continue reading “Americans Aren’t Sure They Can Trust Pastors”

Stas Knop photo – Pexels By Jeff Iorg “Is the timing right for the change?” This may be the most vexing question for many leaders who often see solutions a long time before others even start thinking about the problems. Visionary insight—the ability to see a preferred future—can feel like a leadership curse because of … Continue reading “Is the Timing Right for Change in Your Ministry?”

By Chris Hulshof Several years ago, I visited Arlington National Cemetery for a guided tour and to attend the Memorial Day ceremony held in the amphitheater. As I neared the venue, I found an entrance near the back. Little did I know it put me right next to the VIP section. I asked the armed … Continue reading “3 Encouraging Truths About the Presence of God”

Xin photo – Unsplash By Tess Schoonhoven What happens when church leaders launch a group but no one comes back after the first meeting? Or when a new person visits a group but doesn’t return? Host Chris Surratt and Dr. Eddie Mosley, Adult Minister of Groups at Brentwood Baptist Church, answered this question on a … Continue reading “5 Reasons People Don’t Come Back to a Small Group”

Cassandra Hamer photo – Unsplash By Josh Hussung The transition between high school and adulthood is usually a bumpy one. It’s a season of change. There are shifts in physical location, responsibility, decisions, and many other facets of life. This season of change also affects our experience of church life. Whether it’s from high school … Continue reading “4 Ways to Get Students Ready to Be Adults in Church”

By Chad Spriggs From its inception, the Church has been God’s means to spread the gospel, inviting a broken world into a family of healing and a home with the Father. If we take the time, each of us can recount stories of men and women who’ve invested in our lives. Steve took the time … Continue reading “5 Ways a Church Can Cultivate an Environment of Multiplication”

Markus Spiske photo – Unsplash By Chris Surratt According to Dictionary.com, the definition of the word “system” is: “a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized scheme or method.” We’re sometimes afraid of systems in the groups world because we feel community is supposed to happen organically, not through … Continue reading “How to Find the Best Small Group Structures for Your Church”