Sometimes the biggest shift that happens in a church begins within the leader. That's what happened for Jason Allison, Lead Pastor of Terra Nova Community Church in Delaware, OH, this past year. We...
Enjoy this guest post from LaMar Boschman, a friend of ours in ministry and a leader who is passionate about empowering the next generation of worship leaders. Worship teams are an essential aspect...
Every church will go through painful experiences at some point. It’s true. Moral failure, loss, division, and the list goes on. These times are so difficult for everyone, creating hurt, confusion,...
"No matter how many times you save the world, it always manages to get back in jeopardy again!" - Mr. Incredible I love that quote from The Incredibles. Doesn't it perfectly capture pastoral ministry...
Control. It’s a balancing act for every leader. On one hand, your responsibility as the leader is to manage and guide your ministry team. It’s part of your job description. On the other hand, you...
I have had the wonderful opportunity over the past three decades to work with hundreds of churches and ministry leaders. The variety of the different people who make up the Church is so beautiful!...
I love Christmas. I love the stories, the traditions, and the gifts. But, I’ll be honest, this can be a really hard time of year. And I know you can probably relate. We recently sent out a survey to...
There's one fact we encounter over and over again as we work with churches across the country: Far too many pastors lead in isolation. It’s so easy to get caught up in the trenches of ministry and...
Discipleship is ultimately what defines a church. Our ability to lead people in their relationship with Christ is what the Church is all about. However, many times we miss opportunities for...
