Is growing numerically a bad thing? Even after the Pandemic, one of the first questions we ask someone about their church, especially other staff members, is some variation of the question “how many are you coming?” “What percentage of folks are back after COVID?” “Are you growing?” “How many are... read more
WATCH THE EPISODE: LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Show Notes: On the show today we welcome Mac Lake who is the founder of The Multiply Group. Mac and our host, Carl Barnhill, have known each other for a number of years. He is an incredible leader himself and is well known... read more
The good news: People are returning to church Church attendance is rebounding from lows recorded during the 2020 lockdowns. But the resurgence is being led by women, while men are more reluctant to return, according to a new survey from Gallup. The polling firm asked 1016 adults in May of... read more
We live in a crazy loud world (that’s why every church needs a thread). A world that’s decided it doesn’t “need” a church. That’s perhaps understandable for your non-churched community, but our congregations are also slowly deciding to attend only occasionally. Most local churches are experiencing a decline in attendance.... read more
WATCH THE EPISODE: LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Show Notes: We welcome on the show, Thad Austin and Katie Comeau from the Ormond Center at Duke Divinity School. They have done an immense amount of research on how pastors and leaders are cared for, why folks are leaving the ministry, and... read more
When historians write about the early 2000s, there are going to be entire books devoted to musicians and artists. More than ever before, we’re seeing young people, both inside and outside the Church, passionately throwing themselves into creative pursuits, specifically into music. And it’s no wonder. This generation (by which... read more
It seems counterintuitive, but the more you replicate yourself, the greater your job security. Contrary to the belief that “You’re going to work yourself out of a job,” the exact opposite is true in the Kingdom of God. In fact, the more that you take the time to invest in... read more
Whether your church has paid staff or your volunteers make everything happen, clarity is essential for everyone on your team. When everyone has a clear understanding of their jobs and responsibilities, a ministry runs smoother. Let this be true for church staff and volunteers alike. You have important volunteer jobs... read more
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” Psalm 107:1 This year has been such a fun and amazing year. Our team wanted to take a minute and just stop and share how we are thankful for this season. As you enjoy... read more
“Learning What Works at One Church Can Help Another” this blog was written by Andres Caamano, It was edited by Stephanie Lippi and post was posted with permission from Worship Facility. When figuring out how best to lead, it’s all too easy to look toward techniques catching the attention of... read more
It’s time to write your next sermon… You’ve spent time in prayer and in the Word. Now it’s time to write your sermon. What’s the first question that comes to mind? For most pastors, it’s this: What am I going to say? This is because we think of sermons primarily as talks. The... read more
We’ve all inappropriately handled our emotions at work. We’ve either stuffed our emotions when we should’ve shared them. Or we’ve spewed emotions when we should’ve stayed silent. Below are six best practices that have helped me vent constructively as an employee. Sharing in case they help you, your team, and... read more