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Seven (Hopefully) Helpful Hints after Seven Months of Visiting Churches
I’ve been on the road a bit more than usual. My job as CEO of LifeWay requires that I spend most of my time in Nashville, but I do get out to speak and preach frequently. These past seven months have been unusually heavy travel times for a myriad of reasons, but I have tried to make the most of my … [Read More...]
7 Steps to Teach Theology in the Local Church
By Chuck Lawless Evangelicals know that theology matters, and we’re quick to remind others of this fact. What we’re not so quick to acknowledge is the focus of this blogpost: we do a poor job of teaching the very theology we claim is so important. We think that our church members understand … [Read More...]
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Six Recent Lessons I Learned from Turnaround Churches
I love hearing stories of hope. Instead of waiting for the stories to come to me, I recently interviewed 19 pastors whose churches had moved from struggling to breakout. All of the pastors had been in the church at least four years, and all of them had reached points of frustrations. Then their … [Read More...]
Pray for Ararat Baptist Church
Location: Jackson, Tennessee Pastor: Michael D. Stover Worship Times: 11:00 AM (Central Time) Fast Facts: Pray for Ararat Baptist Church as they seek to share the gospel at the Travel America Travel Center at exit 68 off of I-40 in Jackson, Tennessee. They hold a chapel service there each … [Read More...]
The Unspoken Tension Between (Some) Pastors and (Some) Laity
I did not want to write this post. Indeed I have resisted for several months for fear I would do more harm than good. But the conviction to write it is too great. I pray that God will use it for His glory, and that I will not be an impediment to His work. Here is the simple thesis: There is a … [Read More...]
Autopsy of a Deceased Church — Rainer on Leadership #005
Podcast Episode #005 Subscribe via iTunes When I first wrote An Autopsy of a Deceased Church, I thought it had potential to strike a chord with readers. I had no idea the response would be as overwhelming as it has been. This week's podcast episode deals with the three major themes that … [Read More...]
Friday Is for Freebies – Bible Study Insider and I Am a Church Member
This week's giveaway includes something for practically everyone. First is a signed copy of my new book I Am a Church Member. Based on … [Read More...]
Notable Voices – May 16, 2013
I Am a Church Member App Now Available -- B&H Publishing Group B&H Publishing Group has developed an iPhone & iPad companion … [Read More...]
The Importance of Launching New Groups
Most church leaders want their churches to grow, and for the right reasons. They want new people to encounter God, grow in their faith, and … [Read More...]
Expectant vs. Reactionary Churches
By Chuck Lawless Most churches that contact my church consulting firm do so after they’ve recognized a problem; that is, they are … [Read More...]
Eight Signs of Fearful Leadership
Over the past few years, I've heard the phrase "courageous leadership" used to describe the trait of those leaders who are making a … [Read More...]
Pray for Life Community Church
Location: Owensboro, Kentucky Pastor: Rev. Kenny Rager Worship Time: 11:00 AM (Central Time) Fast Facts: Life Community Church is a … [Read More...]
