Healthy Sunday School classes and small groups don’t grow by accident—they grow because someone decides to shepherd people well. Our dear friend George Yates has just released a timely new book on
In 2026, our nation will mark 250 years since its founding. While anniversaries often focus on history, monuments, and patriotic celebration, we believe this moment calls for something deeper. More
Church events can be valuable tools for outreach, but events by themselves rarely move people into consistent worship and community. The issue is not effort or intent—it’s often what happens during
The Lord’s Supper is a sacred time for believers to remember Christ’s sacrifice, celebrate redemption, and anticipate His return. To deepen its impact, churches can thoughtfully enhance the preparation, presentation,
Football season is right around the corner. Every part of the game matters, but the second half is crucial. If you’re behind, there’s still time for a comeback. If you’re
Our calling is both sacred and emotionally taxing. At times, we all experience feelings of discouragement, often referred to as the blues. Sometimes, I experience these “down days” without even
I am frequently asked how the oft-quoted “85% of churches are plateaued or declining” is determined. The answer is numerical data—attendance trends, giving patterns, and membership rolls. While those statistics
Without knowing it then, I guess I was blessed in my teen years with some managers and bosses who knew to get the most out of an employee you must
Throughout scripture we see a pattern in the lives of those God desires to use. There are five elements in every life of the people God summons. One such example
Peter Drucker, one of the greatest minds of executive leadership of the twentieth century identified five practices essential to business effectiveness that can improve anyone’s effectiveness. Management of time –