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.
As Easter quickly approaches and candy collection, chocolate bunnies, and Family Eggstravaganzas fill churches across the country, this can easily become an overwhelming time for church leaders. The...
As we work with small and mid-size churches across the country, we love to share the stories of those we partner with. We recently caught up with Bobby Lewis, Lead Pastor of RiverPoint Church in...
Leading a church is hard work. It’s true. And it’s an understated reality. The expectations for a pastor are often extraordinarily high, the resources available are often extraordinarily low, and the...
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...
