If you are a pastoral candidate or a new pastor, how do you discover the real story of a church? In this episode, we walk through how you can read a church. Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so it’s not on your plate. Pastors are Read more [...]
As my Dad began his "retirement" plan a few years ago, a dream surfaced. We thought about a company that would serve the local church with a unique digital approach. It was unchartered territory, but we went for it. I've learned a lot watching him guide us into these blue oceans. Last week we moved into new waters again. We launched the brand new www.ChurchAnswers.com. Our team has done an incredible job bringing all our resources into one place. It's the new hub for growing your church, leading Read more [...]
Micah and Sam share some thoughts about what has been lost during this time of quarantine. Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so it’s not on your plate. Pastors are saying these are among the easiest, most effective ministries they’ve Read more [...]
Many churches are in the process of reopening. Pastors and church leaders are answering questions last asked during the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic. One hundred years ago, many churches closed their campuses for a season. One hundred years later, we are reliving the reopening. Much has changed in the last one hundred years. Prayer has not. Planning and preparation are critically important. Likely, you’ve already spent hours in meetings discussing what to do. The spiritual and physical health Read more [...]
Many churches are beginning the process of reopening. In this episode, we discuss the factors we should consider as we lead our churches back to in-person meetings. Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so it’s not on your plate. Pastors Read more [...]
What should a church do about the bylaws during a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic? In this episode, we weigh in and share what our churches are doing and what you may need to do in the future. Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so Read more [...]
One of the big questions today is whether or not the church should partake in the Lord's Supper and Baptism while we are unable to gather. In this episode, we weigh in and try to offer some level-headed and respectful perspectives. Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members Read more [...]
For a book to be seminal, it must rise above the other works of the time. Not only must a seminal work stand out, it must also change paradigms and become an influencer of later developments. A seminal book is not necessarily current, but it is one you must master in order to understand current thought. While the study of leadership can be traced back to such thinkers as Machiavelli, this field is relatively new. It is only in the last fifty years that the academy has recognized leadership studies Read more [...]
On this episode, Sam and Josh discuss just how 2020 started despite any of our previous predictions and what they think may lay in store for established churches Special Est.Church sponsor – Check out these resources from Church Initiative! You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so it’s not on your plate. Pastors Read more [...]
When the pandemic hit, our church made two announcements within twenty-four hours. The first relayed the message our services were in-person as usual. The second quickly reversed that decision. The news seemed to move at lightning speed. In one moment, schools and restaurants were open. The next they were closed. We had to rethink church completely. Churches everywhere made the quick move online. Physical distance become the norm for ministry. Ideas sprang up on how to manage the crisis. Drive-in Read more [...]
