I so hate when organizations talk about vision. What so many people mean when they say vision is strategy. How are we going to get from here to there? Most people don’t have a problem with where “there” is, but where things go awry is in the “how” of getting there. The prejudice is in…

Trusting in God’s plan and stepping out in faith can be intimidating. But as I learned through experience, God often calls us to move out of our comfort zones and trust him with the unknown. In doing so we open ourselves to his transformative work, utilizing our unique gifts and talents for his divine purposes.…

We disciplemakers may have forgotten something… While creating disciples is our primary responsibility, it is centered on a bigger mission than simply enlarging the church. Jesus included at least three “domains” on our turf. In Luke 4:18, Jesus characterized his mission as bringing good news to the needy, proclaiming freedom, healing the sick, and setting…

Originally written for StartCHURCH.com Regarding Digital Ministry, the “Who” is as important as the “Why” or the “What.” So who needs to be on the team for churches to succeed in digital ministry? In this article, we will help you build your team by telling you about the four leaders you need for a successful…

Have you ever been with somebody who knew the end was near? Maybe they were nearing the end of a battle with a terminal illness, or perhaps they were advanced in years and knew their time was close. I’ve often heard stories of people in such situations gathering their loved ones to share their “final…

Cash flow to an organization is like blood pumping in a person’s veins. Without it, we will not get the oxygen moving to fuel our body’s systems. The same goes for our organization. Cash flow provides the fuel to sustain our organization’s mission. Because of fear of misappropriating money, and the perceptions of pastors only…