Where will you be in 10 years? in 20 years? If you’re involved in a church, it may look quite different from what you’re accustomed …

A friend visited the large, famous church on a typical Sunday. The worship band performed with precision. The lighting and fog effects were state of …

Youth ministry has been known to pioneer new and effective forms of ministry that also influence the rest of the church. But that trend, in …

I can usually spot a dysfunctional church staff from a mile off. Certain little indicators tell the story. Conversely, other telltale signs generally telegraph a …

New research reveals the latest path to better health and wellbeing. Go to church. But the true link to the health benefits may not be …

Youth ministry in the American church is often diagnosed as an increasingly ill patient. Some are even suggesting the patient is terminally ill. Researchers and …

How churches select pastoral staff is sometimes just weird—and counterproductive. Some years ago I agreed to serve on a search committee for a new pastor. …

“Oh, we couldn’t afford that.” “We’re not a rich church.” “That doesn’t fit our budget.” It’s true that many churches have struggles meeting their ministries’ …

As about half of the typical American church service involves music, I have a few modest wishes. But first, a couple of caveats. I’m not …

Something is stifling the church. It’s keeping the church from fulfilling its full potential. It is characterized by these nasty words: “That will never work.” …