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.
Chuck Lawless
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 …
Exit interview: 10 questions to ask when a church member leaves
February 10, 2024
Here are some of the questions to ask in an exit interview. What questions would you add?
7 ways to bolster your church’s discipleship strategy
January 29, 2024
Here are some simple ways to do something to strengthen discipleship in your church …
First person: Leadership lessons I learned as a young leader
January 14, 2024
“I’m not nearly as important as I thought I was. Especially when you start leading at a young age, it’s easy to think you’re something. Life and ministry, though, have a way of teaching you otherwise.”
Goals for 2024: Here are 5 to consider
January 1, 2024
As we start a new year today, I want you to know some of my goals so (1) you might say a prayer for me, and (2) you might consider your own goals in 2024. Here are some of those goals …
First person: The ultimate gift for a nonbelieving friend
December 20, 2023
Here are 7 things you can write to an unbelieving friend this Christmas season.
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