There are a variety of reasons why a person visits a specific church. For many people, it is because someone personally invited them. Others may end up at a particular church because of the location. Still others may choose a place of worship based on the size of the congregation or certain ministries that are […]
Read MoreFive Major Trends for Churches in America
Discerning future trends can be difficult if not risky. If we miss a trend, we risk missing opportunities because we had our resources directed elsewhere. I am thus careful when I do trend projections. I am especially careful when I am projecting trends that will have a direct impact on the churches in America. The […]
Read MoreWhy Not Me Lord?
Please forgive me for the personal nature of this blog. I prefer to write about the state of churches in America and trends that impact those churches. But my heart is full right now, so please allow me the opportunity to share some thoughts. On Saturday Nellie Jo and I left for a week vacation […]
Read MoreLost
I can’t blame you if the television series by the same name was your first thought when you read the title of this article. After all, the fiction/fantasy series does get a lot of attention. But my concern is about a different kind of lost, really the most important kind. The Reminder I recently did […]
Read MoreLessons on Mentoring
Jimmy Scroggins is one of my favorite people in the world. He serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, but I have known him many years before he became pastor of this great church. Indeed, I had a small role in mentoring Jimmy in his younger adult years. To be […]
Read MoreHow Millennials View the Community
For most boomer churches, the community was perceived to be a place where prospects could be found. Entire systems of outreach were devised to find people to increase the membership of the church. In many of these churches, the community was seen to be a source of greater attendance and increased financial gifts. Millennial Christians […]
Read MoreThe Friendliness Factor
Performance evaluations are commonplace in most companies. Employees are normally reviewed on an annual basis and a critique is done of their productivity, attitude and overall performance. LifeWay is no different. Beginning with my very first year, however, I surprised my direct reports by having them evaluate me. It was important to me that I […]
Read MoreWhat’s in Your Small Group?
Perhaps you have seen or heard the credit card commercial that ends with the question, “What’s in your wallet?” The inference is that the credit card in question is superior to others, so you should have one in your wallet. As I meet with leaders of churches, I am asking a question for a different […]
Read MoreWhat's in Your Small Group?
Perhaps you have seen or heard the credit card commercial that ends with the question, “What’s in your wallet?” The inference is that the credit card in question is superior to others, so you should have one in your wallet. As I meet with leaders of churches, I am asking a question for a different […]
Read MorePastors and Time
Leadership gurus will tell you that a primary skill of an effective leader is the ability to manage time for maximum productivity. Out of curiosity, our research team asked over 200 pastors to provide us an hour-by-hour calendar of a typical 168-hour week for them. Keep in mind that 168 hours represent all the hours […]
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