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Photo by Carolyn V on Unsplash By Daryl Crouch Many church website drop-down menus invite guests to examine the core doctrines of the church by clicking a button called, “What We Believe.” There’s a working assumption that what the church believes shapes what that church does and ultimately what kind impact the church has on … Continue reading “8 Reasons Churches Need Doctrinal Statements”

By Chris Hefner At first glance, you might think this is a no-brainer article for pastors and church leaders. Of course, pastors serve. Isn’t that our job? But there’s a difference between the outward actions of serving and the inward spirit of a servant. Christ desires not only that we serve His church, but that we have His … Continue reading “3 Serving Habits of Spiritually Healthy Pastors”

Guillaume Bolduc photo – Unsplash By Joy Allmond Ministry is rewarding—but tough. And it’s not just difficult for pastors, but for the family they go home to, particularly their spouse. What’s more, it’s nearly impossible for a pastor’s spouse to talk with anyone at church about some of the challenges they face. We spoke with … Continue reading “5 Things Your Pastor’s Spouse Can’t Say Out Loud—but Needs You to Know”

By Chris Hulshof When it comes to design, getting the shape of something right matters. Consider the time NASA spent more than 200 million dollars fixing the Hubble Space Telescope because its mirror wasn’t polished to the correct shape. Once the telescope was deployed and began to send back blurry pictures, it became clear NASA … Continue reading “3 Traits That Shape an Effective Disability Ministry”

Getty image By Kevin Ezzell When I started as pastor of a previous church, the congregation had just been through a devastating time of hurt and grieving after the previous pastor resigned because of an affair. But before healing could really begin, a lot of additional changes had to be made. Staff members needed to … Continue reading “How to Escape the Dangerous Temptation of People Pleasing”

Kelly Sikkema photo – Unsplash By Marilyn Stewart Sunday-morning church looks different than it did a generation ago. The style of dress, the furniture, and even the order of worship have changed. But in the pews, another change may be taking place, one of which the pastor may not be aware. Some evangelicals no longer … Continue reading “3 Reasons Why Church Leaders Must Know Apologetics”

Getty image By Aaron Earls As the coronavirus spreads in the U.S. and several state and local governments are asking large groups not to gather, congregations are facing a situation many have never considered. In response, the Lifeway Leadership team has developed pandemic response resources that are being made available for free to assist pastors … Continue reading “Free Coronavirus Response Training and Resources Available for Churches”

Tobias Mrzyk photo – Unsplash By Joel Rainey Leadership is, by default, a “team sport.” If you have no one to lead, how can you be a leader? But having a group to lead doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll lead them well, nor does it mean they’ll necessarily be a “great team.” Over the years, I’ve … Continue reading “5 Questions to Ask to Discover Great Team Members”

Lex Photography – Pexels By Dave Milam Like every year, this year is triggering an avalanche of brand new design predictions. But unlike other years, this year will mark a seismic shift in the way the church interacts with and views space. So, whether you are a designer or a church leader, these 10 trends … Continue reading “Top 10 Church Design Trends for 2020”

Alfred Kenneally photo – Unsplash By Juan Sanchez “What’s the word on the street? What are they saying about me?” That’s the essence of Jesus’ question to his disciples in Matthew 16.  Jesus then turned the question on his disciples, “What about y’all?” Peter blurted out, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living … Continue reading “5 Practices to Prevent You From Becoming a Tool of Satan”