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Having a Kingdom-Focused Mind

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How many of life’s pleasures and stresses seem to bring difficulties on your spiritual walk and on the life of your church? If we are honest, there are quite a […]

5 First Steps in Assimilating Newcomers

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It is well known and well documented that the church in North America is in decline. However, we see and hear of pockets of well-sustained growth and healthy discipleship in […]

For What are You Searching?

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Perhaps you have heard the story of the woman searching under a streetlight for a quarter she dropped. A stranger comes along and asks if all is okay. She explains […]

Building Alignment in Your Life and Leadership

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Have you ever known a leader who was maddeningly insecure – about everything? They live among us. These are people in management or leadership positions who are wobbly and always […]

Stay Centered, Stay in Your God-given Lane

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What thoughts do you dwell on when you see others overcoming obstacles that you just can’t seem to overcome? Why do other organizations like yours seem to be flourishing and […]

How to Dress For Church

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Occasionally I receive comments or questions regarding the way I dress for church. When preaching, I almost always wear a jacket and tie, or maybe a suit (depending on the […]

Why Are So Many Churches in Decline Today?

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Why are so many churches in decline today? What causes decline in churches? I believe there is more than one cause for decline and each church has its own cause(s). […]

Dare to Be Different, Steal My Thunder

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Walking across the church parking lot Sunday, a couple pulled in and the driver rolled down his window to say, “I’ve got something to talk to you about.” Pastors know […]