From Normal, IL, Austin gets that ministry can sometimes feel anything but “normal.” He grew up leading in the small church his dad pastored, and has since served on the launch teams for two church plants. He holds a Communications degree from Moody Bible Institute and is passionate about seeing churches grow healthier and make a difference in their communities.
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...
"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 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...
Enjoy this guest post from our friends over at TrainedUp. They empower churches with a simple, easy-to-use online training platform featuring hundreds of ready-to-use training videos and unlimited...
Our ability to communicate can completely make or break our effectiveness... It's true. Poor communication is often a foundation of conflict and a bottleneck for growth. This is true across the...
Ever feel lost when it comes to recruiting and developing volunteers in a small church? You're not alone. It's easy to feel isolated as the leader of a ministry at a small church, but the truth is...
