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Should a Church Pursue Legacy Giving?
Legacy giving, or inherited funds, is something that churches often do not pursue. Today we discuss why that's often a mistake and how to do so.
7 years, 3 months ago
Sacred Cows to Be Aware of in Your Church
We recently ran a Twitter poll to find out the most dealt with sacred cows in churches. The responses were both hilarious and worrisome.
7 years, 3 months ago
Seven Reasons Why Writing Handwritten Notes Will Revolutionize Your Ministry
Handwritten notes are a lost art for many. Today, we discuss why they are so important and how you can use them to boost encouragement in your church…
7 years, 3 months ago
Six Reasons Why Churches Continue to Get Immature Christians in Leadership Positions
Leadership in the church tends to fall to those who are either the loudest or who want it the most instead of who is spiritually mature enough to han…
7 years, 3 months ago
Why I’m Starting Revitalize Network
I recently announced the launch of Revitalize Network—a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on helping churches revitalize. Today, we discuss the de…
7 years, 3 months ago
A Look Back at My Time at LifeWay
With my upcoming retirement from LifeWay, we take time to look back on my 13 years as president. We discuss the challenges, the wins, the fun times, …
7 years, 3 months ago
Five Types of Infrequent Attendees
Declining attendance isn't as much of an issue in churches as declining frequency of attendance. Today we discuss those who miss frequently and how t…
7 years, 3 months ago
Five Key Reasons Churches Become More Unified
Church unity is an issue in many churches. Fighting, gossip, and bullying can really play havoc on unity. Today, we discuss why and how churches can …
7 years, 3 months ago
How to Say No to Church Members
Pastors often fall into the trap of being people pleasers. Today, we discuss why and how you can say no to requests or even demands from church membe…
7 years, 3 months ago
Why Staff Issues Are Among the Most Painful Church Issues
Church staffing can be tricky in today's churches. On this episode we discuss reasons church staffing issues can hurt a church and how to deal with t…
7 years, 4 months ago