Do You Have to Go to Church to Be a Christian? “How many people attend your church?” This question, which comes up in casual …
Leading a Church Through Transition, Change & Crisis
At some point, every church experiences transition, change, and/or crisis. It could be a relatively minor transition, like moving to a new …
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What Is Discipleship? Definition, Benefits, Training
What Is a Disciple? Dallas Willard is famous for saying that every church that seeks to be faithful to its calling must ask two …
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How To Fast For Lent: A Practical Guide
In our conversations with the leaders we coach and train, it seems there is a growing number of Christians and churches who observe at least …
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How to Lean Into Lent
The season of Lent carries different connotations for different people. For some, Lent is unfamiliar and strange. For others, it’s something …
6 Ministry Lessons I Wish I Had Known 20 Years Ago
One of the final classes I was required to take in seminary was a one-credit course on how to handle messy situations in the church—affairs, …
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