9 reasons bitterness can consume church members
August 16, 2024
Chuck Lawless explains nine reasons why bitterness can consume church members and why it is important to repent and ask God for a change of heart.
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9 steps when your church needs more workers
August 12, 2024
I don’t think I’ve ever met a church leader who said, “Our church has more than enough workers.” Every church I’ve worked with had at
First person: Seven practices for time management
August 5, 2024
“I’m blessed to serve in various roles, and I love each of them. But, that fact also means I’m busy. If I don’t manage my time well, I quickly find myself in trouble,” writes Chuck Lawless.
First person: 15 types of leaders to worry about
July 20, 2024
None of us is a perfect leader. I’m certainly not. For that reason, I’m always hesitant to critique leaders. Nevertheless, leadership is so important that I want to list 15 types of leaders who worry me.
7 reasons why pastors need encouragement today
June 17, 2024
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. However, it is vital to your church and pastor that you not bind your goodwill toward your pastor to just one month out of the year.
7 truths on perseverance and prayer
May 14, 2024
I recently reflected on what God taught me during some difficult years, and maybe these thoughts will be encouraging to you if you’ve been praying for someone for a long time.
After Easter: 7 practical ideas to follow up with guests
April 1, 2024
Easter is always a good time to invite folks to attend church, and many church members work more diligently at inviting others during this season than any other. What we usually don’t do, though, is strategize to follow up …
Is your small group too comfortable? Here are 7 ways to shake things up!
March 12, 2024
If your small group is becoming to inward focused, here are some ways you might turn the group outwardly …
Going nowhere: 10 reasons why churches get stuck, stop growing
March 5, 2024
We often call it a “plateaued church,” and we define it as a church that is neither growing nor declining. Here are some reasons a church gets “stuck” in plateau …
10 reasons pastors should be involved in student ministries
February 17, 2024
As a pastor, I would want to be particularly involved in the children’s and student ministries. Here’s why …
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