Getting bigger is the destiny of some. Being effective is the mandate for all. Don’t waste time chasing an uncertain destiny, invest in your absolute mandate. The post When Church Growth Is Not Your Destiny, Remember Your Mandate appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
"At a certain point in the process, we must stop trying to control our sermons and must learn instead to trust the Spirit of God.” The post The Art of Writing and Living a Sermon, with Austin Carty (Ep 114) appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
How to prepare better, preach stronger, and have a greater impact on the people God has called you to bless. The post What Will I Preach This Sunday? 6 Tools for Overcoming Preacher’s Block appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
You don’t need to have all the answers, but you do need to share the stories. Because stories plant seeds. The post Why Telling Your Disciple-Making Story Is Essential To Your Church appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
Tim Stevens returns to the podcast to discuss the hardest assignment in ministry: his three years at Willow Creek. He also talks about how to spot talent, firing well, how to recapture momentum, and his biggest lesson in four decades of ministry| CareyNieuwhof.com
. Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: Nearly twenty years after releasing his groundbreaking book Simple Church, Eric Geiger reflects on why complexity still doesn’t scale, how complexity subtly creeps in as you grow, and what he’s learned since he started leading Mariners Church. He also shares the great things that happen when older […] The post Episode 758: Does Simple Church Still Work? Eric Geiger on What Scales and Why Older Church Leaders Need to Die to Themselves appeared ...| CareyNieuwhof.com
. Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: Rick Warren returns to the podcast to explain what 99% of churches don’t do, the extraordinary rise of the global church and how it’s outpacing population growth, and he outlines the call from Jesus every American church needs to hear. This episode is brought to you by: […] The post Episode 754: Rick Warren on What 99% of Churches Don’t Do, the Rise of the Global Church, and the Call American Churches Need to Hear appeared first on CareyNieu...| CareyNieuwhof.com
There’s a lot of confusion at Northern Seminary. According to some board members, Joy Moore, the president of the suburban Chicago seminary, resigned last week, less than a year into the job. It’s not clear whether Moore resigned or what led Northern to announce her departure a day before the seminary planned to officially install Read more... The post Northern Seminary Presidential Installation Goes Awry appeared first on Christianity Today.| Christianity Today
Sandra Peoples advises the ways that every church can make disability families feel they belong, are welcomed, and loved.| Crossway Articles
"When the church becomes a place of toxic positivity, it may grow fast, but it becomes spiritually fragile." The post What I Found on the Other Side of Church Growth, with Paul Dazet (Ep 113) appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
The church growth movement is winding down. It’s time to ask some tough, but fair and necessary questions. The post Why So Much Pushback Against Church Growth? appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
"It’s too easy to analyze without taking the steps to make the necessary changes." The post Camping Out On The Path To Church Revitalization appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
No church should be so reliant on one person that it’s at risk of collapse when that person leaves. Even if that person is the pastor. The post It’s Time For A Church Transition: Should The Pastor Leave? Hand Off? Or Reboot? appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
“If you are supporting a grieving friend, one of the greatest gifts you can give is the room to talk about it.”| KarlVaters.com
Alan Strange discusses the doctrine of the spirituality of the church—a doctrine focused on clearly defining the church’s central mission and mandate.| Crossway
On September 17, 1944, a relatively unknown pastor named Kenneth Owen White arrived at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington, D. C. (later known as Capitol Hill Baptist Church), eager to prove himself.| Crossway
Working with dozens of denominations I've had the chance to see the positives and negatives play out in real time.| KarlVaters.com
Discover how a preaching calendar can reduce stress, improve sermon prep, and lead your church more intentionally. Learn how to build one step-by-step.| ministrypass.com
“In pursuing bivocational ministry, the whole church is being called to re-think who they are and how they operate."| KarlVaters.com
"No failure has ever stopped God from bringing resurrection life. God will keep bringing resurrection life to the church today too."| KarlVaters.com
Police change the locks after a government commission reviews evidence brought by rival boards.| Christianity Today
Pastoral ministry can be hazardous to our spiritual health. But it doesn’t need to be.| KarlVaters.com
Discipleship doesn't happen by mistake. There must be a plan with clearly-defined goals. But every church can do it well.| KarlVaters.com
"How do we take the message of the resurrection seriously when the things we put our time, effort, and energy into don’t pan out?"| KarlVaters.com
Caleb Morell traces the story of Capitol Hill Baptist Church and how God sovereignly worked through history to both build his church and bring himself glory.| Crossway
Rest, discipleship, and integrity lay at the heart of healthy, growing churches. Pastors and church leaders can enhance their effectiveness by paying attention to changing needs. The post What Do People (like You) REALLY Need? appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
One of the top qualities of a leader is the ability to make solid decisions. A few practical tips can help you with growing a church. The post 4 Strategies for Combating Decision Fatigue appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Growing churches in a changing culture means that pastors must make a plan, pivoting to meet the needs with biblical vision and passion. The post The Church in North America is Changing. Are You Ready? appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Church growth occurs when pastors and other church leaders make a plan to engage people through Christian evangelism, effective community outreach, and discipleship ministry. The post “Free Kittens” are Never Free appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Church leaders can make a plan to promote trust, cooperation, and growth that bridges the gap between generations, especially within their church staff. The post Bridging the Generation Gap appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Christian leadership is challenging, especially in a chaotic culture. Pastors can grow churches that thrive by remembering who they are — and who they aren’t. The key is faithfulness. The post 3 Ways Shepherds Can Persevere appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Young pastors can discover life-changing treasures by building relationships with seasoned individuals in their congregation. Mentorship is a key to spiritual maturity. The post Why Every Young Pastor Needs an Older Mentor appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Church leaders can solve church staffing problems if they make a plan in advance for how to deal with challenges and by setting healthy, appropriate limits. The post 6 Ways to View Real and Imagined Boundaries appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
A healthy approach to job loyalty can help pastors navigate the difficulties of building and retaining a solid team to grow churches. The post The Cost of Blind Loyalty appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Growing a church is stressful, but it doesn’t have to be debilitating. By remembering who they are and their unique call, pastors can develop resilience while working in ministry. The post How to be Resilient appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Set Boundaries and Save Your Sanity | By Carey Nieuwhof Building a church shouldn’t come at the expense of your health, family, or soul. Wise pastors learn to set boundaries, freeing them to lead with grace and spiritual maturity. So, you’re busy. Welcome to the club. For too many of us, busy now means working […] The post 7 Practical Tips to Help You Stop Working 7 Days a Week appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
If your staff is overwhelmed, frustrated, or prone to gossip, it’s time to evaluate your organization’s culture. Learn how to make lasting changes that lead to church growth! The post 10 Signs Your Organization’s Culture is Toxic appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Why Focusing on “Inputs” is Better than Focusing on “Outcomes” The post 3 Secrets to Leading Yourself appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Christian Leadership Depends on Calling ⎯ and Competency Let’s find a path to raise up non-traditional leaders to be church planters and pastors. Together, we can grow churches and see people unite for the cause of Christ. | Ed Stetzer Building and growing a church depends on competency, not certification. Here’s why. The desire to […] The post Why Lay People Can (and Should) Plant Churches appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Make a Plan, Starting with 5 Simple Questions Although culture is changing, pastors and church leaders can take comfort in knowing that the mission itself has not changed. By determining how to meet needs in new ways, they can minister to people who are broken and tired of life. | by Tony Morgan Although the […] The post Simple Shifts: Are the Changes Your Church Needs to Make Really That Big? appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Jeramie Rinne lists 10 things we should know about church elders.| Crossway
Should we follow James or Paul? Dive into faith and works Paul vs James, rooted in Jewish roots of Christianity.| Almost Heretical
Introduction Ever wondered if Paul, not Jesus, is the true architect of Christianity? In episode 156 of Almost Heretical, titled “Paul vs. Jesus,” hosts Nate and Shelby Hanson dive into a shocking revelation: the Apostles’ Creed, a cornerstone of Christian faith, skips Jesus’ entire life, mirroring Paul’s letters that barely mention his teachings. This isn’t […] The post Paul vs Jesus appeared first on Almost Heretical.| Almost Heretical
Jonathan Leeman calls on anyone with some kind of authority to think carefully about how they're using that authority, encouraging them to embrace a posture of humility and repentance.| Crossway
A Church Visitor may show up several times before making a decision to call that church home.The challenge is that visitors can sneak in and out without...| Smart Church Management
Ministries are beginning to embrace church service quality and quality assurance in how they manage their operations and resources.| Smart Church Management
by Chris Ritter Bill McCartney died on January 10 at age 84. An NCAA Hall of Fame football coach, McCartney is better known for the impact he had on American Christianity. Promise Keepers, the men&…| People Need Jesus
What does the Bible teaches about tithing? Are Christians still obligated to give 10% of their income today?| Crossway
Effective leaders are open to what others think, demonstrate humility and take other viewpoints into consideration.| Smart Church Management
Learn tips for creating a volunteer application process that will ensure every detail is collected and managed thoroughly.| Smart Church Management
Learn tips that will help you prepare to interview a job candidate that will help to ensure you make the right hiring decision.| Smart Church Management
Learn 5 things your church can do to protect the most vulnerable members of your church from sexual predators.| Smart Church Management
by Chris Ritter The Global Methodist Church inherits legacies from several denominational expressions spanning nearly 250 years. This series is designed to provide context for the weighty decisions…| People Need Jesus
by Chris Ritter A significant question facing the Global Methodist Church’s convening General Conference (September 2024 in Costa Rica) is the ultimate shape of our episcopacy. Having decided…| People Need Jesus
“The Way to San Jose” is a new PNJ series dealing with issues facing the Global Methodist Church as we approach the convening General Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica (September 2024.…| People Need Jesus
Discover the essential questions to ask when creating church job descriptions so you can find the best fit for your team.| Smart Church Management
