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Mattia Ascenzo photo – Unsplash By Jeff Iorg Most leaders think of change in future terms—a positive opportunity for circumstances to get better. Followers—while they may believe a major change will ultimately be good for them—tend to focus on the negative aspect of change. They are concerned about what they are losing in the process. … Continue reading “How to Lead With Love When People Resist Needed Change”

By Matt Henslee Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 As we continue through this season of Advent, we know it’s not only a season of anticipation but also of preparation. When we reflect on the work of John the Baptist, we see a work of preparation. Preparing the way by preparing hearts for Christ’s coming. As John was … Continue reading “Mondays of Advent: Preparation”

Priscilla Du Preez photo – Unsplash By Joy Allmond Prayer gets cut out more than other elements of group discipleship. “A lot of times prayer gets left out of the group experience,” says Lifeway’s Chris Surratt. “We’re rushed through the group experience. We’ve got to get through the study. But prayer in groups is something … Continue reading “5 Questions to Make Prayer a Vital Part of Your Groups Ministry”

Lukas photo – Pexels By Scott McConnell We know our church exists inside the current economy, but we may not consider the influence it can have on us. With so many factors within our congregation that impact the well-being of our church, we may have no desire to pay attention to external factors. But both … Continue reading “4 Financial Factors Impacting Your Church”

By Chris Hulshof In the life and times of a college professor, December marks the end of a season. The last lecture is taught, a final exam is taken, and students you’ve spent the past sixteen weeks with leave your classroom. For professors, those sixteen weeks are spent teaching, mentoring, encouraging, and praying for their … Continue reading “3 Prayers to Pray After You Preach”

By Aaron Earls In 2019, Bible readers were looking for reminders not to worry and comfort from traditional places. Both YouVersion, the world’s most popular Bible app, and Bible Gateway, the most visited Christian website, recently announced their top Bible verses for the year. Among global YouVersion users, the 2019 verse of the year is … Continue reading “What Are the Most Popular Bible Verses in 2019?”

Akira Hojo photo – Unsplash By Joy Allmond What groups of churches will grow? Which ones are on the decline? What general practices will the church see more or less of? Josh King and Sam Rainer, two of the EST. Church podcast hosts, discussed trends they see in established churches. Here are three predictions they … Continue reading “3 Church Trends to Watch in 2020”

By Ryan Rice One of the worst things to do when you’re sick is to try and self-diagnose yourself. Maybe you’ve been there. Your symptoms aren’t good, and so you head over to WebMD. You type in your symptoms and come away with a self-diagnosis of having a life-threatening disease. Now you aren’t sure if … Continue reading “3 Reasons Church Leaders Should Consider Counseling”

Road Trip with Raj photo – Unsplash By Jeff Iorg Several years ago, a trusted friend told me, “You can’t lead if you can’t inflict pain.” That struck me as wrong on several levels, and for some time I tried to disprove what became prophetic words. Christian leaders are supposed to do good, make life … Continue reading “When Your Leadership Decisions Bring Pain on Others”

Gregorius Maximillian photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls Most church attendees trust their clergy and say they have a close relationship with them, but some Christian traditions are more likely than others. A recent Pew Research survey found among those who attend religious services at least a few times a year, Protestants have a better … Continue reading “Who Trust Their Clergy More: Protestants or Catholics?”