Clear and simple pathways
This isn’t just about asking for directions or how to read a map. It’s about clear and simple instructions or communication about the path itself.
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Pastor tenure and church stagnation
Pastors are not staying at churches long enough to bring about considerable change. As a result, churches remain in a perpetual state of stagnation.
Read More >Generic ketchup
When I see generic ketchup at a restaurant, I say to myself: If they’re willing to save a penny per customer (two pennies at the most) by using generic ketchup – and this is one of the most visible condiments – then how are they saving money in the kitchen?
Read More >How to keep from running a deficit in your church
So, how’s your church budget doing this year? It’s March now, which means it’s also a good time to look at church finances.
Read More >The simple act of encouragement
By Sam S. Rainer III Why do people return to church? One myth that could be easily dismissed is that they were too angry at the church to return. In fact, in one of our studies, the rechurched told us in overwhelming numbers that anger at the church was not a factor in their departures. […]
Read More >5 skills of mentally prepared pastors – Part 2
In the last post I introduced the subject of mental preparation for ministry and offered three skills of those well prepared mentally for ministry
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