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5 instant cures for a “static cling” church  The number one complaint I hear from churches is, "We seem to have plateaued." Are these churches really standing still or is their perception of where they are a little skewed? It's possible...just possible...that they can't see the growth that's …
3 Kinds of Weak Vision that Entice Church LeadersWarning: This post will challenge some of your assumptions about vision in the church. Across the North American church landscape this year, many pastors will articulate a vision and compel people toward a preferred future that is weak. It's very …
Five tests to see if you are a good Plan B leaderI was a starter on a state champion high school basketball team. That sentence likely prompts one of two reactions. If you don't know me well, you could assume that I was bragging—that my massive ego recalls an accomplishment now nearly four …
How to find your sweet spot in ministryMined from the fragments of an ancient Greek poem, Jim Collins has famously used the image of "the hedgehog concept" to help millions of readers find their "sweet spot." While foxes are wise about a bunch of things, hedgehogs travel in a little …
Fasting from complaining: 9 reasons why church leaders might want to try itThe weeks between Easter and Pentecost are more of a time for church leaders to celebrate than fast. But I'm thinking about fasting as a spiritual practice. While fasting from food has its place, I think a fast from complaining is worth a try. I'm …
Local churches have a shelf lifeWhat was once a downtown church building is now a unique restaurant. Tables and booths now occupy the space where pews sat. The area that held the choir loft has been refurbished into a bar. The former fellowship hall serves as the kitchen where the …
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 …
7 Things Great People Do In regard to a person's life, what is it that defines greatness? Obviously when talking definitions, we could go right to Mr. Webster and ask but true greatness in a person cannot be found in a by-the-book, letter-by-letter explanation. What is it …
What I learned from my father about ministryI wrote an article after my mother died about what I'd learned from her that had benefited me in my ministry. My father turned 90 on Sunday, and I decided I'd like to think about this before he dies (though he's seems to be going strong). To engage …
Free Resources and the Latest News Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Church UniqueThe MOST Important Chapter: Chapter One – UNORIGINAL SIN The BEST 12-pages from the Visual Summary : The VISION FRAME The NEXT tool we are creating: The Unique 19 – "The Top Church List for the Rest of Us." Who made the list for 2013 …
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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)

 
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)

 
Don't compare your church to others

When Todd Clark planted a church, he didn't know Francis Chan was in the same town. (Courtesy of NACC)

 
Does your future look impossible? God specializes in that

In the Bible, God often delivered his leaders at the last possible moment from impossible situations, says Bob Russell (at NACC 2012.)

 
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."

 
Why we lose heart in ministry - and how to get it back

"The tide will go out many times in your life, but it always comes back in. Hang on." (Rick Warren at NACC 2012 in Orlando, Fl.)

 
Are you a leader in need of some refreshing grace?

Pastor Rick Rusaw needed to get away to a friend's ranch and hear some hard truth. "You are terrible at getting grace for yourself," his friend said. (From NACC 20120)

 
Rick Rusaw's amazing path to the pastorate

In less than 5 minutes, Rick Rusaw, senior pastor of LifeBridge Christian Church, summarizes his life story leading up to his salvation and calling. An encouragement for leaders engulfed by not-so-good memories of their own upbringing!

 
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