The Shack: See or Shun?
As The Shack movie hits the screen, many will see God portrayed as never before. Some will be struck by the relentless affection God shows …
The Rise of Bi-Vocational Ministry
Shrinking budgets and mission-minded Millennials are causing more churches to move away from full-time, paid professional staff positions. Expect to see more ministry functions handled …
Breakdown of the Disciple Factories
The disciple-making machine is broken. Though most church leaders would say discipleship is a crucial part of their mission and ministry, they fear it’s not working. A …
Ethnic Fusion: Changing the Church
We are experiencing one of the quickest times of change the church has ever seen. Some are questioning if the church as we know it in …
When You’re Not the Boss
The best organizations, including churches, aren’t run by one celebrity leader. Upon closer examination, you’ll find they’re fueled by teams of great people. Sometimes you’ll …
The Day That Disabled Our Youth Ministry
That was the day. From that day forward, youth ministry was crippled. Since then we’ve seen America’s young people, the Millennials, turn away from the …
From Sleeper Sermons to Moving Messages
The centerpiece of the Sunday morning church service–the sermon–is fading. The problem is not the message. The gospel is as potent as ever. It’s the delivery …
Pastoring the Dones
Brian Bennett is a Done. He’s done with the institutional church. But eight years ago he was the teaching pastor at a megachurch in Ohio. …
‘If It Doesn’t Fill My Pews, Forget It’
John and Tammy volunteered to start a new ministry to reach out to the community. It worked. Every week they drew 20 to 30 people who experienced …
No More Full-Time Minister
Jason serves as pastor of a growing church–in his spare time. His full-time job, as a physician’s assistant, pays the bills. Jason is part of …