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The Problem With Meetings

The most generalized common complaint I hear about church operations from staff and pastors is: “I hate meetings.” Especially those who...

Existential Ekklesia Angst

In our work with churches, we primarily assist with what we call “organizational discipleship”. It’s the idea that pastors and church...

The Danger of Moderation

I’m writing this on MLK Day. The non-violent protests for voting rights in the 1960’s, particularly in Alabama, had raised the ire of...

Top 5 Things Pastors Should Stop Pretending To Be

I believe that a pastor’s main duty is making sure the mission of the local church is carried out, which is primarily guiding...

The Future, Funerals, and Mentoring? All in One Post...

At the start of a new year, rather than thinking about resolutions and future-thinking, I prefer to first mentally review the past year:...