With all the weighty responsibilities churches deal with, it can be tempting for leaders to view copyright law as a trivial concern. Read More »
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10 Things I Wish Church Leaders Knew About Divorce
Here are some aspects of divorce to help church leaders love the brokenhearted while not condoning divorce. Read More »
The 4 Biggest Blind Spots of Churches
As churches drift into ministry routines, it can be easy to overlook blind spots—aspects of the church service or culture that keep guests from returning. Read More »
12 Mistakes Pastors Should Only Make Once
Here’s my list—12 of my mistakes, slip-ups which a young and inexperienced pastor may make once, but hopefully never repeat. Read More »
The Small Change That Can Radically Improve Your Church Experience
I believe one simple change can revolutionize your Sunday morning experience: get there a little early and stay a little late. Read More »
The ABCs of Salvation is Not the Gospel
Take time to train your VBS volunteers on how to point kids to Christ. But instead of starting with the ABCs of salvation—the response to the gospel—you might consider ending with it. Read More »
7 Things to Not Say at a Funeral
Though we all are confronted with death and must deal with personal loss, we never seem to know what to say to someone else going through grief. Read More »
Don’t Ask Moms to Stand in Church This Sunday
Here are a few ideas to help your church honor mothers while also being sensitive to challenges surrounding the issue of motherhood. Read More »
Jesus and Joysticks: Why the Church Should Stop Making Fun of Video Gamers
Instead of a college guy playing in his dorm, the video gamer in your church might be the stay-at-home mom who plays during her kids’ naptime. Read More »
How to Lose a Pastor in 10 Years
I don’t suggest we can prevent every pastor from his own demise. But we can help them in ways we might not even know we’re currently hindering. Read More »