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Leadership by Plan B
Most leaders receive due recognition for the great decisions they make. They are often lauded for the ways they have led people and organizations to change. But what if change is extremely difficult …January 20, 2012
| Most leaders receive due recognition for the great decisions they make. They are often lauded for the ways they have led people and organizations to change. But what if change is extremely difficult? What if a leader does not have the positional … |
| For nearly the past three decades, I have been studying the life cycle of churches. I continue to be amazed at how certain patterns play out repeatedly in most churches. Yet, I am also challenged to discern how churches can avoid the last two stages … |
 | In Something by Tolstoi author Tennessee Williams tells the story of Jacob Brodzky, a shy Russian Jew whose father owned a bookstore. The elder Brodzky wanted his son to go to college. But Jacob desired nothing but to marry Lila, his childhood … |
| Who doesn't like presents? Whether it's Christmas, a birthday or an unplanned, unexpected celebration, we all love to receive and open gifts. A recent survey of Christmas gifts discovered that the fruitcake was chosen by 31% of respondents as the … |
 | What's happening in the local church? American church statistics have reported [via Goodmanson]: In America, 3500 – 4000 churches close their doors each year Half of all churches last year did not add one new member through conversion growth … |
| "With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and others specifically named, with the job description: 'Give thanks to God, for his love never quits!'"1 Chronicles 16.41, The Message It's doubtful you recognize their names. No biblical book bears their moniker … |
| Recession … unemployment … upside down … more taxes … less savings … stress! These are the vocabulary words of the current season of life for many Christ-followers. The good news is that Matt Bell has written a … |
| I once told my wife that I was thinking about writing a book on mistakes I've made in ministry. She suggested that I reconsider since it would have to be a multi-volume series. One of the biggest mistakes I made when I served as pastor of four … |
 | Best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado offers his insights on how to live with an eye toward purpose and the big picture in his latest book God's Story, Your Story: When His Becomes Yours (Zondervan). Pastor of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio … |
| They are heroes every day of the year. As we do every year (and as we should), we set aside days to remember the fallen members of our military. One of those is nearly upon us: Veterans Day. Although Nov. 11 began as an observance of the day our … |
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Externally Focused Churches Becoming the New Norm
Community service is becoming a normal part of being a regular churchgoer whether that means participating in large scale, church wide opportunities, or independent projects with small groups members …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Changing Metrics: The Benefits of Measuring Devotion and Obedience, Not Just Numbers
"Today, people in our churches—and especially young people—want to devote their lives to a cause that's bigger than themselves," observes Ken Fong, pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church in …Type: ResearchSponsored by: Leadership Network -
The Changing Role of Large Church Senior Pastors: Trends and Developments
As models of team leadership move more to center stage, some who could have been larger church lead pastors will find great contentment in "second chair" roles. We won't see the old collegial models …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Brave New Women
Women's ministry is on the verge of massive cultural shift as younger generations of women reject traditional programming in favor of more purposeful spiritual interaction. Innovative church leaders …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Missional Households
How important is it to church families that they serve the community together? According to a Baylor University School of Social Work survey,it's very important and families desire the church to help …Type: ResearchSponsored by: Leadership Network
