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Decision points: Do congregations discern God’s leading or do leaders tell them God’s direction?

March 18, 2026

Jessica exclaimed, “How can I ever know God’s guidance for our congregation? That’s why we have a pastor — someone who is closely connected with God and can share His direction with us.”

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Soaring congregations live into a future story of missional ministry

March 2, 2026

What is the difference between tell me the stories of Jesus, and tell me your story of Jesus?

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Soaring congregations ask God to pull them forward into the future

February 27, 2026

Merlin the magician, as depicted in T.H. White’s 1958 book “The Once and Future King,” is an enchanting wizard. He experiences time in a unique way. Born in the future, he views the present from the perspective of what has already materialized.

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Soaring congregations focus on growth of God’s Kingdom

February 1, 2026

At a wonderful gathering many years ago, I learned from Christian spiritual and strategic experts about how congregations can effectively fulfill the Great Commission.

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Soaring congregations emphasize lifelong journey of Christians

January 19, 2026

For Baptists and many other evangelical denominations or networks, the most important spiritual experience every person can have is to receive Jesus the Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.

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First person: 13 pivots you should make in 2026 for congregational vitality

January 7, 2026

Less than 10% of all congregations are soaring with faith and are on a God-empowered spiritual strategic journey to live into their full Kingdom potential.

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First person: Annual Church Profile must serve congregations

December 1, 2025

I saw the following message posted by an association in an attempt to convince congregations to complete the Annual Church Profile.

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First person: Ways to tell missional stories are greater than ever

November 28, 2025

Let’s talk about telling missional stories in the innovative ways available today, which can make storytelling come alive within the fellowship of associations.

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First person: Discover the great stories within congregations

November 19, 2025

How can you uncover the stories of missional engagement in congregations? Without sounding flippant, the answer is to gently and consistently ask for them. You might be surprised by what you discover.

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Storytelling: Should we bring back the annual associational letter?

November 7, 2025

Should we bring back the annual associational letter? Probably not, even though Baptists are not hearing many of the great stories of congregations in association with one another. 

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