WILL THE NEXT DECADE BE ANY DIFFERENT?
Can you believe we’re almost into 2020? Starting a new decade feels more important somehow, doesn’t it? Looking back over ten years brings about a lot of reflection!
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DO YOU WANT THE CHURCH TO SURVIVE, OR THRIVE?
Do you want the Church to thrive?
Canada’s Christian landscape has changed drastically over the past few decades. According to research, Church attendance fell from an average of 88% in 1975 to 66% in 2011, and has continued to decline.
Within the Millennial Generation, church attendance has sunk to 35%, and the rising Generation Z is trending lower.
Clearly there’s a problem.
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4 STEPS TO MOVE PEOPLE FROM SEATS TO SERVICE
From Attending to Serving. Calling people and mobilizing them from attending the church, to active service can be a real struggle. If you’ve been in ministry for any length of time, it’s a church struggle that you’ve witnessed over and over again.
Last year, our church started a process that has produced some real wins in this area. And I’m excited to share it with you!
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HOW TO OBTAIN THE REST OF GOD
As busy Believers in Jesus, how can we re-claim the concepts and practices of Sabbath rest (and in contrast, work as worship), so that we can truly receive the rest of what God has for us?
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HOW I WAS BAPTIZED 3 TIMES (OR WAS IT 5?)
One of the greatest gifts God gave me in my life was a diverse Christian background. This journey has led me to get baptized 3 times! (Crazy right?) Here’s the story.
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HOW WEAKNESS IS STRENGTH
Every leader will struggle with sin on some level, throughout their entire life. And yet, how a leader positions themselves within that struggle will make all the difference.
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THE ONGOING STRUGGLE TO FIND SABBATH REST AND PERSONAL WORSHIP
I recently completed a personal evaluation in the appendices of a book titled, “Resilient Ministry”. Completing the Emotional Life grid was the most telling. It’s time for some real talk.
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5 REASONS I LOVE 5AM AND YOU MIGHT TOO
I often receive the comment, “I don’t know how you get it all done!” But there’s no super powers involved. It has everything to do with 5:00 AM. Here’s 5 reasons why I love early mornings!
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KNOWING WHEN A SEASON OF MINISTRY HAS COME TO A CLOSE
For church leaders, there’s a skill set (or a mindset) that helps us see past ministry nostalgia and toward ministry opportunities. But we can’t assume that everyone feels the same way we do.
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3 COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES THAT CREATE BUY-IN
Don’t underestimate the power of effective communication. There’s a temptation (likely inside every pastor) to hold on to that information until the last possible moment, then tell everyone in one shot. Don’t do that!
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WHY WE CHOSE A FORMAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
There are those who would side with an informal, organic style mentorship. And I’m sure there’s a place for that, even inside the church. However, we wanted a strategic method to bring our mentorship candidates on a journey.
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DOES JESUS WANT ME TO TITHE?
In light of the Gospel, does God require 10% of my income? I’m just not sure that Jesus would demand 10% of my income. Or any fixed percent for that matter.
