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Drop Church Complexity, Gain Kingdom Impact

Complexity clogs discipleship pathways. We have good news, but we may still miss out on the kingdom impact that only comes with focus. Read More The post Drop Church Complexity, Gain Kingdom … more
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Making Groups Work: The Key to Congregational Transformation

Many times, pastors want groups that just work. We get into the most trouble when we treat groups, and even people, as a science. Read More The post Making Groups Work: The Key to … more
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5 Wrong Ways to Think About Church Growth

Church growth statistics are helpful because they encourage us to stop thinking in at least five unhealthy ways. Read More The post 5 Wrong Ways to Think About Church Growth appeared first on … more
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The First Preaching Commandment: Thou Shalt not Steal Sermons

Resist the temptation to plagiarize other pastors’ sermons. Here are five practical steps to consider when preparing a message. Read More The post The First Preaching Commandment: Thou Shalt … more
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Most Churchgoers Say They Want to Serve, Fewer Actually Do

Despite saying they want to serve people outside their church, few churchgoers are even serving within the context of their own churches. Read More The post Most Churchgoers Say They Want to … more
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4 Questions to Ask About Measuring Ministry Metrics

How do we track items that impact the success of ministry? After identifying what we are measuring, there are four questions we need to ask. Read More The post 4 Questions to Ask About … more
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10 Tips for Using This Summer to Prepare for the Fall

Summer provides an excellent opportunity for church leaders to reflect, plan, and prepare for the upcoming fall season of ministry. Read More The post 10 Tips for Using This Summer to Prepare … more
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Clinical Depression and Ministry: 4 Steps Toward Health

Most ministry leaders are unsure how to help people—or even themselves—through dark seasons, including seasons of clinical depression. Read More The post Clinical Depression and Ministry: … more
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How Normative-Sized Church Pastors Are Recruiting Leaders

A group of pastors and church leaders have a conversation about what it's like recruiting leaders in the normative church. Read More The post How Normative-Sized Church Pastors Are Recruiting … more
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Most Parents Effective at Passing Down Faith and Politics

Parents transmit their faith and politics to their children at similar rates despite saying they care more about passing down faith. Read More The post Most Parents Effective at Passing Down … more
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Sunday, Monday, and the Marketplace: Equipping Congregants for Their Calling

The fact that so many believe the church is silent or indifferent toward work and the marketplace should drive pastors to their knees. Read More The post Sunday, Monday, and the Marketplace: … more
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How to Help Students Stay in Church After High School

Most students stop attending church after high school, at least for a time. So how can we help students as they transition to a new life stage?… more
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The Path to Wise Decision-Making

Balancing facts, feelings, and faith uniquely positions us to discern God’s will and bring Him glory in our decision-making. Read More The post The Path to Wise Decision-Making appeared … more
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Bridging the Gap Between Serving in the Church and Serving in the Community

Churches emphasizing both internal and external service will find it leads to growth and a restored connection with the community. Read More The post Bridging the Gap Between Serving in the … more
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More Churchgoers Hear Encouragement to Adopt, Provide Foster Care

Fewer churchgoers see other members personally involved in adoption and foster care, but more have heard encouragement from church leaders. Read More The post More Churchgoers Hear … more
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6 Ways to Train Young Adults to Serve in Ministry

One of the best ways to combat disengagement is to have a well-developed plan to equip young adults to serve in ministry in the church. Read More The post 6 Ways to Train Young Adults to Serve … more
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8 Areas of Discipleship for New Believers

Church leaders must think strategically and thoughtfully about how to help new believers live out their journey with Christ.… more
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Southern Baptists Decline in Membership, Grow in Attendance, Baptisms

In 2022, baptisms, giving and attendance rose within the Southern Baptist Convention, while membership and the number of congregations fell. Read More The post Southern Baptists Decline in … more
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Making Short-Term Mission Trips Count

Short-term mission trips have encountered criticism, but they have the potential to positively impact both the mission and the participant.… more
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4 Ways to Honor Pastors’ Wives on Mother’s Day

As we celebrate women who've helped us grow in love and obedience to God, here are ways churches can honor pastors’ wives this Mother’s Day. Read More The post 4 Ways to Honor Pastors’ … more
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