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What Transparent Church Leaders Gain and What Secretive Church Leaders Lose
Unless you work for an organization like the CIA, then transparency is often among the top characteristics requested of leaders. Of course, even orga…
4 years, 2 months ago
Things Believers Do that Make the Unchurched Bristle
Through our research, we’ve heard from the unchurched about things believers do that make them bristle the most. On this episode, Thom and Sam discus…
4 years, 2 months ago
The Lifecycle of a Pastor
Pastors typically go through five major tenure stages at a church. Sam and Thom look at the implications of each stage.
4 years, 2 months ago
Moving Your Congregation to Greater Bible Reading and Literacy: an interview with Glenn Paauw from the Institute for Bible Reading
The Bible is more accessible than ever, yet Bible reading and Bible literacy are on the decline. Many Christians struggle to read Scripture, often en…
4 years, 3 months ago
Four Key Safeguards to Make Sure Your Church’s Finances Stand Up Under Scrutiny
Money is one of the most sensitive subjects in the church. It’s also one of the most visible. Churches can struggle with the right amount of financia…
4 years, 3 months ago
Ten Things Pastors Don't Like about Pastoring
There are certain aspects of pastoral ministry that pastors simply do not like. While every pastor is different, our survey found the top ten facets …
4 years, 3 months ago
The Difference Between a "Can Do" Church and a "Can't Do" Church
Every church has an organizational culture. Some churches have a culture of optimism. You can feel the energy in worship. Others are pessimistic. You…
4 years, 3 months ago
Healing Our Racial Divide - An Interview with Dr. Derwin Gray
Why must everything be so black and white? Like many of us, Derwin Gray is weary of the racial divide in our society. He longs to see hurts healed, w…
4 years, 4 months ago
The Three Big Reasons Great Churches Fall
Can you think of a church that once had a great reputation that is now hardly ever mentioned? Even worse, if it is mentioned, it is done so negativel…
4 years, 4 months ago
Keeping Tabs on How the News Media Influences Your Church
Part of shepherding your church is understanding the major cultural influences impacting people in your congregation. News media can have a big effec…
4 years, 4 months ago