There have always been tensions between generations. One generation does things one way, and the next generation decides they will do it differently. Christians are especially concerned with younger generations because a large portion of them are leaving the faith and not coming back. Like the generations before them, they see the world differently than […]
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5 Reasons Why Ministers Are Leaving
September 11, 2020“The vast majority of pastors with whom our team communicates are saying they are considering quitting their churches. It’s a trend I have not seen in my lifetime. Some are just weeks away from making an announcement.” – Thom Rainer We Are Dividing Over Masks – Let that sink in. What is keeping people from […]
Ministry After Corona
August 12, 2020As some churches resume in-person meetings, church leaders have noticed that not everyone is eager to return. Understandably, there are people in high-risk categories that won’t return until there is a vaccine. Others, such as caretakers or nursing home employees, may want to take extra precautions. However, some are going about their everyday business and […]
The Minister and Self-Care
May 12, 2020A minister is hired to provide spiritual nourishment for the congregation, but what happens when he needs spiritual nourishment? Ministry involves talking to people about their problems, but who does the minister talk to when he has a problem? Ministers encourage people who are feeling down, but where does a minister turn when he is […]
7 Keys to Successful Church Meetings
September 30, 2019A Crisis of Leadership
August 15, 2019Churches across America are experiencing decreasing numbers. Often external factors like cultural influences are blamed for the decline in church membership. Certainly, the times they are a-changing, but placing all the blame on others without looking at ourselves is not a way to move forward. In fact, in certain cases, we are the first to […]
