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10 “church-speak” job titles that leave me...well, “speak-less” Is it me? Are we just trying to figure out ways to make people believe we're not their grandmother's church anymore? In a quick internet search of five of some of America's largest congregations, I found an amazing array of staff titles that could …
Sermon Illustration: 20 Symptoms of Financial BondageSermon Illustration: 20 Symptoms of Financial Bondage By Pastor Brian Kluth, author of www.GodIsYourProvider.com and the www.GenerousLife.org 30 & 40 Day devotionals Over the course of my pastoral and financial ministry, I have taught and …
Free leadership resources on ChurchCentral.com you need to know aboutWhether you're new to Church Central or have been visiting for some time, you'll likely find some new resources on this list of free downloads, videos, blog posts, LinkedIn groups, training tools and newsletters.Since 2002, Church Central has been …
4 things YOU say when THEY say, “You’re hired!”We all know you should ask for what you need financially before you sign on to a new position, but it's equally important to handle these four things after you've signed! Your colleagues (and perhaps you)—I bet— wish they had! "Thanks …
How to keep your shoe (building) from determining the size of your foot (congregation)Painful to look at or even think about is an ancient Asian practice of foot binding. By wrapping the feet tightly to remain small, "the shoe" can control the size of the foot. Unfortunately, many churches today are similarly bound in such a manner …
Tradition Prefers Failure to InnovationI remember the first time I heard of IDEO - a famous firm that seemingly few have heard about – a company that helps others innovate. It was at a company meeting with Fellowship Technologies where CEO Jeff Hook was inspiring us to help …
35 years of massive worship changing initiatives! Did they? "Up through the ground came a bubblin' crude..." Baby-boomer church, Seeker-driven church, Seeker-sensitive church, Purpose-driven church, Worship-evangelism church, Church of small groups, Cell church, Gen X church, Postmodern church, Missional …
Success and Preparation "Great moments don't just happen; preparation makes them possible." Our culture celebrates success, excessively. From highlight reels to election results to victory parades, we love seeing the big wins played out on screen or stage. So it is with …
Living with LandminesIf you are leading a plateaued or declining church, and doing your best to reverse that trend, then you are a turnaround pastor. Moving a church from survival towards health, and embracing a clear mission is a noble endeavor. So why would anyone …
What Box? Not Just Outside the Box "Tradition: what has come before. Rationality: exercise of logical thought. Revelation: a perspective outside of the box." I recently posted an Instagram photo of a piece of art that said "color outside the lines". My comment was simply "what lines …
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A fired-up new vision for the church

"It will not be stylish worship services. It will not be innovative programs." Jerry Taylor brings it home in this fiery climax to his message! (courtesy of NACC 2012)

 
The dynamics of church patriarchs and matriarchs

In just about every church, someone other than the pastor holds the keys to change.  (From church consultant training taught by Aubrey Malphurs - www.churchconsultation.org)

 
Ignite your church with fresh thinking at Turnaround 20/20
Last year's inaugural 20/20 conference exceeded all our expectations, both in number of attendees (more than 200) and the quality of the speakers. The format is the same this year - 20 speakers, 20 minutes each, giving their best advice on how …
 
Miles McPherson - How your church can thrive

If you just do normal church, it will die. That's what kills churches every day. (From NACC 2011)

 
How Aubrey Malphurs got into church consulting
Aubrey Malphurs discusses the four steps to developing a church's mission, examples of incorrect missions, and what a clear mission statement looks like. (Courtesy of the Society for Church Consulting - www.churchconsultation.org …
 
The theology of numbers in ministry

Aubrey Malphurs says it's okay to measure ministry results - in fact, it's biblical. (From the Society for Church Consulting's Level 1 training - www.churchconsultation.org)

 
Rick Warren asks: Is your church a mushroom or an oak tree?

Rick Warren at NACC 2012: "When God wants to make a mushroom, he takes 6 hours. When he wants to make an oak tree, he takes 60 years."

 
If you're burned out, you have 4 choices

Todd Clark planted Discovery Christian Church in Los Angeles. It grew beyond everyone's expectations. But Todd's burnout grew, too. "I had flourished myself to death and was planning my escape." (NACC 2012)

 
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