Mega Church Pastoral Myth #6: “God is more profoundly present at...
A similar myth follows: "Worship is better in the large church setting."
Probable Reality: Music is usually better at megachurches, but music quality does...
It’s Not Too Late to Turn Outward…
What can you do to bring change to a church that didn’t begin in an outward direction? Here are a couple of practical first...
I can. I will. I did.
One of the classic children’s books of all time came out nearly 100 years ago - The Little Engine Who Could. It lays out...
Mistake #14: Waiting for Someone Else to Start
I have been a reluctant leader at most points along my leadership journey. I am a little skeptical of leaders who are too eager...
There’s Nothing Like A Good Explosion On July 4th!
The Fourth of July harkens to mind images of flags, picnics, family time and fireworks. For some, it is the fireworks that stand out...
Mega Church Pastoral Myth #5: “We are efficiently raising up leaders.”
Probable Reality: Some leaders are coming up through the organization but there is a tight lid on power at the top.
Most top-level leaders in...
Mega Church Pastoral Myth #4: “We’re glad to be free from...
Probable Reality: Large churches have no fewer occasions to deal with disappointing power politics than smaller congregations, it’s just that the location of the...
It Doesn’t Take Long to Make an Impact.
If you have just a bit of time – a matter of a few minutes – God can use you to do something tremendous....
Mistake #11: Independence in Church Finances Apart from Outreach
An over-dependence upon church systems for success is not good. This kind of thinking will cause outreach leaders to become bitter, frustrated and eventually...
Fishing As A Commercial Fleet…Defining Normal
What is your notion of “normal” when it comes to outreach?
Do you think it is normal to see people come to know Jesus only...
