How do you find the topics you're going to preach on? How did Jesus and the apostles do it? Effective preaching is grounded in what’s happening right now. By following Jesus’ lead and paying attention to the present needs of your congregation, you can deliver messages that are not only relevant but also truly transformational.

Have you ever felt like you’re just talking at people, week after week, without seeing much change? Preaching for transformation doesn’t happen overnight; it doesn’t come from just tweaking a few things here and there. It takes intentionality and commitment to see your preaching lead to changed lives. Here’s a roadmap to help you embrace this challenge.

How would your ministry change if you focused on growing through intentional relationships and connection? The 4% who walk through your doors each week represent your church’s future.

We call ourselves a "Voluntary Cooperative Fellowship," but does that mean cooperation and fellowship are just optional suggestions? Or perhaps "Voluntary" means something else.

How can we equip volunteers for success? Sometimes we’re afraid to offer training to our volunteers. We tell ourselves people are smart and don’t need anyone to boss them around anyway.

Imagine a situation when a church rents space in a building that is owned by one of the church board members. Or imagine if a pastor hires a member of his family to work for the church. Are these examples of a conflict of interest Maybe. Maybe not.

This fall, when Covid restrictions are lifted, we will see the largest opportunity for Gospel impact that we’ve seen in decades. Churches who are prepared for this are going to reap a harvest of salvations. However, the harvest you reap will depend on the seed you sow.

One cannot effectively mobilize a church without knowing who the key volunteers are. In the same way, one cannot effectively fund the church without knowing who the key financial supporter are.

Non-profit organizations have known for decades that a simple display of gratitude is worth its weight in gold. So how can the church tap into the secret non-profits know?

If we want people to give, we need to understand why they give in the first place. For far too long churches have been ignorant and mistaken about this and, as a result, been ineffective at connecting with people’s hearts and wallets.

How you design your online giving experience will have a dramatic effect on the amount your church will receive. If your giving process is hidden, difficult, and confusing – less people will give. If it’s easy and obvious – more people will give.

Right now churches are scrambling to cut costs. However, some expenses actually generate revenue and cutting these expenses will make a bad situation even worse. Here are five expenses that your church should NOT cut during the COVID-19 crisis.

If you have a sustained drop in income you may have to lay people off. To prepare for this possibility, a staff contingency plan will serve you and your church very well.

With the economy crashing and millions of people out of work it is essential that we bring our expenses under control.

These days there are 5 basic ways people find out that your church exists.  The good news is that all 5 ways can be improved and maximized to dramatically raise the profile of your church and greatly increase your number of visitors.

What would it look like if week after week you presented the gospel and invited people to respond?

You can do this on Sundays, in Children’s Programs, Youth and Young Adults and any other time.

In this webinar, I lay out some key concepts in presenting the gospel, inviting people to respond, and following up with them.  

Prior to change of habit comes a change of heart. If you want to vitalize your church, understanding this change of heart is crucial for you and your congregation.

Well-designed seating makes a room come alive!  It creates momentum and makes everyone feel like they’re a part of something big.  Ineffective seating makes a room feel distant and dead.  There’s a loss of connection and everyone can’t wait to get out of there…