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Let’s start with the obvious: Churchplanting is not for the fainthearted. You’re welcome. If you’re in ministry, whether just starting or...

In our last post, we talked about some best practices for recruiting volunteers. With many churches operating with less people...

Perspectives From A Pastor And Nonprofit Director I love pastors. Of course, I have to say that because I am one—but this time, I mean...

Let’s pause for a moment and reflect on how complex the world—and human nature—is. And why that makes leadership a very challenging work....

When I first became a Christian in my twenties, I worked with a guy who challenged me about the credibility of Christianity. His point...

Are you or your pastor surrounded by a capable team? Why or why not? When we first began developing inventories and tools to measure...