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Learning to Lead
Is leadership an innate ability bequeathed to a chosen few? Or, is the art of leadership something that a person can grow into and hone over time?
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November 20, 2017
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The Church Renewal Twins
Christian doctrine is based on several theological twins e.g., truth & grace, fully God & fully human, sovereignty & free-will. Similarly, church renewal is elliptical. Renewal only happens when churches invest in the following twins.
October 23, 2017
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Investing in Your Local Public School
Connecting with a public school links the church to the beating heart of the community. Here are a few ways churches can serve their local public schools.
October 23, 2017
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Eight Statements Worth Considering
Recently I heard Bill Hybels articulated eight elder approved statements that name their highest values. These statements can serve as a helpful conversation starter for ministries seeking to identify ministry priorities.
October 23, 2017
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The Basis for Christian Hospitality
It's sometimes difficult for me to write about hospitality. In as much as it's something most churches speak about regularly, I feel as if it has become the latest buzz word, but without a depth of understanding and practice.
October 3, 2017
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Becoming a Low Bar/High Bar Congregation
Congregations that are growing primarily by connecting the disconnected tend to be low bar/high bar churches. They have a low cultural bar (it's easy to walk and assimilate) but a high discipleship bar.
October 3, 2017
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The Prayerful Team
There are doubtless many “secrets” and tips for building a successful ministry team. But many of the things that build a team are among the simplest, everyday things. Like praying for each other. By name.
October 3, 2017
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Putting a Smile on Your Facilities
Someone once said that if you can teach your congregation to smile you’ll grow by 20%. Churches would also do well to teach their facilities to put on a smile.
September 6, 2017
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The Incarnation and Ultimate Frisbee
The Ultimate Frisbee community, like any other group coming together over a shared affinity, has its own special values. As we integrate into these communities, we have an incredible opportunity to live out our faith.
September 6, 2017
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Rightsizing Smaller Congregations
Churches that are below peak membership but haven’t rightsized systems and structures look organizationally frumpy, exhaust members, and reduce their Kingdom impact. Here are some ideas to right-size a smaller congregation!
September 6, 2017
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O Church, Where Art Thou?
We have been active in a worshipping community for most of our lives. We know how to do “church.” But there is something remarkable about trying to find a new one.
August 24, 2017
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The Fruit of a Farmer’s Market Connection
Many people that we meet at the farmer's market don’t know where our church is located. The market has provided an opportunity to tell them both where we are and a bit more about who we are.
August 22, 2017
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A Belief That Makes a Difference
I once met a salesman who changed the way I view things. Jerry, the salesman, said, “Good Christian practices makes good business practices.”
August 22, 2017
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The High Impact of Relational-Based Evangelism
Through an emphasis on Gospel preaching and life-on-life disciple making, Sunlight Community Church (CRC) in Port St. Lucie, FL, has celebrated nearly 600 people coming to faith in the past ten years.
August 8, 2017
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The Transformational Power of a Missional Picture
A key component of a mission-focused transition is seeing a picture of what’s possible when the right investments become part of a congregation’s story.
August 7, 2017
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A Key to a Healthy Church: Leaders who Pray
Pastors are focused on meeting expectations (i.e., they want to keep their leaders and congregants happy and stay employed); and few churches expect their pastors to spend time in prayer.
August 7, 2017
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Sustained Listening
As I sit at the table, I have not said one single profound thing or come up with any solutions. But I am hearing stories, learning about the brokenness, and gaining a sense of the opportunities that exist.
July 14, 2017
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An Outreach Strategy You Cannot Ignore
Lasting personal relationships always require intentional persistent strategies that are planned, encouraged, and modeled by the leadership in the church. Check out these ideas for establishing lasting relationships.
July 13, 2017
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Building Relationships With Pin House
Are you from Amy’s church? Is there ice cream tonight? How much cheese did you bring? These are just some of the questions we commonly receive from the residents of the People in Need House (PIN House).
July 13, 2017
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Vision Casting: Essential Work of Elders
What’s the essential work of an elder? Articulating vision is the primary work of elders. Here’s how elders attend to this visioning responsibility…
July 12, 2017
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The Movement of the Kinetic Church
The movement of the kinetic church leads to the actions of the missional church. You can't have one without the other.
July 5, 2017
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The Kinetic Church
In many church circles, people are trying to move the church into becoming an Acts 2 kind of church. A church that reflects the church found in the Bible. But there's something missing here.
June 29, 2017
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Developing Trust With Your Team
If leadership takes trust, then the important question is, "How is trust developed?" Lt. General George Flynn mentions five characteristics required of leaders looking to build trusting relationships.
June 29, 2017
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Remodeling for Missional Resources
A few years ago Providence Church (Holland, MI) harnessed the energy of HGTV and remodeled a home while also raising thousands of dollars for a Uganda missional move. Here's a to-do list if your church is interested!
June 29, 2017
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The Importance of Preaching the Announcements
Announcements typically feel like an intrusion into an otherwise sacred event. There is, however, another way to communicate information that enhances worship and underscores mission.