No one needs you. Now what?
“What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.” Exodus 18:17-19 When confronted by his father-in-law about the work he has taken on, Moses responds very much…
All Churches Multiply
What was the first thought that went through your mind when you read that title? If you’re anything like me, you’ve been turned off over so much emphasis on church multiplication at any expense that the mere suggestion of multiplication completely frustrates you. Yet, every church multiplies… Whether intentional…
8 Ideas to Involve Special Needs People at Your Church (and Why You Should).
Pop Quiz: What is the largest minority in the United States right now? (Do you hear the Jeopardy theme song playing?) Many might have guessed the Latino community. At over 18%, that is a good guess. While statistics vary because of the difficulty to count those who are often hidden, at nearly a…
5 Reasons Why Leaders Should Embrace Consistent Change
For most of us, change is hard; for others, it’s downright excruciating! As people who are constantly being changed into the image of Christ, change should be something Christians embrace and even pursue when we understand that it’s for good cause. Yet, when we’re honest, we know that even good…
5 Social Media Tips That Will Actually Grow your Church.
Our church is growing rapidly because we figured out how to leverage social media to reach people. As soon as people learn about how our church more than doubled in size in less than 12 months – largely through the use of social media – they immediately want to…
What is humility…really?
I was asked recently to speak at a Leadership Conference on the topic of Humility. So, I figured I’d share with you a few of my thoughts on this illusive requirement of effective leadership. Now, I must admit, I began my talk with the confession that I have yet…
When little makes a big impact.
I grew up in a little Norwegian Free church in Northern Minnesota. Do you know what I learned in my little church? I was with a multi-generational congregation where these old Scandinavian men and women in these prayer meetings would get down on their knees and weep and cry out…
Does innocent suffering really exist?
Innocent suffering really exists. It happens. And it makes us just as uncomfortable as it did Job’s friends. We don’t like the uncertainty and so we come up with explanations that help to give us our understanding of the world back, and our control of it. The long speeches…
One practice that has life-changing impact.
I remember my first experience at a Christian camp. It was the summer before my 8th grade year. My family had gone through a very tough season, but our saving grace was our church family. Our church was truly a respite for our souls. We were there Sunday morning,…
Your story isn’t over.
By Josh Ott Now a detachment of Philistines had gone out to the pass at Mikmash.One day Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his father…On each side of the pass that…
Lean in.
He walked into the temple. He walked up to the well. He walked into the house. He walked into the garden. He showed up to the wedding. He walked into the crowd. He washed their feet. Sometimes it’s tempting to keep our distance from the mess, but it’s hard to…
On Looking Like A Model
By Eddie Cole As Christians we are taught that God is not confined to a temple in Jerusalem or a church building on Main Street but He indwells us and lives in our hearts. We are taught that our behavior in public and private matters to Him and we are…
