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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 …
Seven keys to preventing pastoral burnoutI have the incredible opportunity to interact with pastors regularly. Among these ongoing discussions in recent times: an informal survey in which I posed two questions. First I asked, "Have you ever experienced burnout in your ministry?" Then, I …
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 …
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 …
3 “dipstick” tests for every church leader The most important mandate for every new driver is, check your engine oil! You can avoid this smart practice, but you place yourself at the extreme risk of total burnout—or worse yet, burn-up! As a consultant (friend, in some cases) over the …
Less Is More - And Less "Less is not only more; it is, more importantly, less." I've been taken with the idea of "less is more" for some time now. Simplicity can be elegant. Of course, like anything taken to extremes, less can drift into minimalism and risks becoming more …
Simple LeadershipNearly seven years ago, Eric Geiger and I released Simple Church, whose updated edition made its debut in 2011. We were both surprised at the response to this book. It became one of the bestselling church ministry books in history. Indeed, Eric and …
Four keys to long-haul leadershipHe was once regarded as one of the best business leaders in the world. At the end of his career, he was disgraced and, by some measures, considered one of the worst business leaders of all time. Al Dunlap believed that the primary goal of a company …
Creative Meetings: Go-To ResourcesThis is the fifth post in a series on developing successful Creative Planning Teams. Click HERE for the original post. No matter how creative your team or how cool the location is where you meet or even how often you change out your creative …
The five C's of a healthy vision statementThere is no shortage of literature about leadership. Similarly, there is a plethora of material of why leaders must have a vision. It is with some reticence, then, that I attempt to add a meaningful contribution to the discussion. What I am offering …
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Alan Hirsch: How society is marginalizing the church

"All the indicators are that the church is on the decline in the Western world," said Alan Hirsch at NACC 2012.

 
Do you know what's going on within ten miles of your church?

Miles McPherson details the statistics of life around his own church, including 11 abortion clinics, 17 adult book stores and 32 drug treatment centers. (Clip courtesy of NACC)

 
What Christian Millennials look like

Thom Rainer at the Society for Church Consulting's annual summit.

 
The 2 institutions the Millennials don't trust

What creates such frustration and lack of trust among 20-30-somethings? They simply see too much conflict among their elders.

 
Why Millennials are called the great mediators

This one characteristic affects almost every other part of Millennials' lives, says Thom Rainer.

 
The 5 anchors that will keep Millennials on your staff

Thom Rainer lists the 5 things companies and churches must do to keep Millennials engaged in their jobs.

 
Rainer on how Millennials will affect the workplace

They may be motivated by money, but 20-30 year-olds care even more about a non-financial aspect of their lives.

 
The career motivations of Gen Y

This idealistic generation is more pragmatic than we thought, says Dr. Rainer.

 
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