Leadership is Not a Title

Word Leadership written with white chalk on blackboard

Leadership is not about position. You do not need a title or a position to be a leader. Many leaders throughout history were men and women living in the ranks […]

Garland exhorts pastors to be change agents

Dan Garland presents at an Intentional Leaders event at the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions office in Prattville

The 21st century Church must answer two questions: “Who are we?” and “Where are we?” according to church consultant Dan Garland. “The local church pastor is the primary change agent, and […]

Calling for Reciprocal Appreciation

Bible on church pulpit, with light coming through the front doors

For many years, October has been widely recognized among Southern Baptists as a time to celebrate Minister Appreciation Month. I believe this is indeed an opportune time to exemplify a […]

9 Suggestions to Increase Your Attendance

9 Suggestions to Increase Your Attendance 1

As Ken and I travel around the state, we are encouraged to see churches that are now “blowing and growing.” Others are lagging behind and a little “winded.” Still, other […]

Unfinished

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In a recent conversation with my wife, Pam, she asked me a probing yet pertinent question. “If you had to use one word to describe what to believe about the […]

Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

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For many, the Navy Seals have now become the gold standard as elite special forces operators. They have their own unique culture, learned from their training and shared among their […]