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Do not mistake caffeine for the Holy Spirit
I'm somewhat of a walking and talking billboard for 5 hour energy drinks. You know them? Those little red and yellow bottles that claim to pack a punch? They really work for me. They give me a boost …
 | One of the great blessings in ministry is the opportunity to walk alongside others in a discipline relationship. Often, deep friendship arises from such relationships—which is exactly the case for me with Chuck Lawless. As dean of The Billy … |
 | DENVER — Churches suffered from plummeting donations after the recession began in 2008. But in the past year, a majority of congregations experienced giving increases because of a better economy, higher attendance and more church teaching on … |
| In my last post, I wrote about five characteristics of healthy churches. While I plan to continue to provide updates, I won't restrict myself exclusively to that topic. There are other situations and circumstances facing the church that also deserve … |
| I like studying healthy churches. Much has been written about the sad state of churches in North America, so much so that many have asked me if God is done with our congregations. Sadly, I have contributed to that perception of hopelessness. In an … |
| In the past quarter of century of church leadership and church consultation, one of the most common and pressing issues I have heard relates to church staff. One of the leading concerns is what the next staff position should be after the pastor … |
| In today's media-saturated world, it is easy to overlook any book, movie or TV show. So, while the film, Courageous, grossed $34.5 million in theaters and hit #1 in DVD sales its first week of release, there are still masses who have yet to watch … |
| Every organization—including churches—must deal with continuing change. The crux of the matter is not if it will occur, but whether the organization can lead change rather than just react to it. The most common type of proactive change … |
| Most leaders receive due recognition for the great decisions they make. They are often lauded for the ways they have led people and organizations to change. But what if change is extremely difficult? What if a leader does not have the positional … |
| For nearly the past three decades, I have been studying the life cycle of churches. I continue to be amazed at how certain patterns play out repeatedly in most churches. Yet, I am also challenged to discern how churches can avoid the last two stages … |
 | Who doesn't like presents? Whether it's Christmas, a birthday or an unplanned, unexpected celebration, we all love to receive and open gifts. A recent survey of Christmas gifts discovered that the fruitcake was chosen by 31% of respondents as the … |
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Multi-Purpose Rooms: Maximizing Your Space
Efficient space utilization is key to getting the maximum number of functions in the least amount of square feet. Some hints on maximizing space utilization included in this article are: classroom …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Screenflex Portable Room Dividers -
Brave New Women
Women's ministry is on the verge of massive cultural shift as younger generations of women reject traditional programming in favor of more purposeful spiritual interaction. Innovative church leaders …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Advantages of Portable Room Dividers
How can church administrators get more use of their existing buildings without breaking the budget? The answer is with portable,versatile room dividers. With portable room dividers, it is easy to …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Screenflex Portable Room Dividers -
Setting the Stage for Good Stewardship
This guide gives you advice on helping to boost your contributions plan.Type: White PaperSource: ACS Technologies -
Vehicle Maintenance Checklist
This Vehicle Maintenance Checklist gives valuable tips to help you maintain safe transportation.Type: White PaperSource: Brotherhood Mutual Insurance
