In 1830, upon arriving to North America from France, Alexis de Tocqueville wrote, “The religious aspect of the country was the first thing that struck my attention; and the longer I stayed there, [...]

Now this may come as a shock, but as you read through the survey conducted by the preeminent Christian pollster George Barna, we think the findings will excite you. Barna conducted a survey of [...]

Standing is a posture that embodies many things. We stand to be seen. We stand to show respect. And we stand up after a fall. Standing is a powerful posture. That’s why Paul encouraged the [...]

Below are specific ways to help you GET THE MOST IMPACT in your small group at church. INFLUENCE – God has given you a sphere of influence, so be influential in establishing trust and utilize [...]

Let’s face it, we always start with the best intentions, but sometimes (whatever the reason) find our groups crossing into certain unwanted dead zones. These are reminders not to lead your group [...]

Leading people isn’t always easy. For some men—though—leading others in the workplace comes naturally. However, when it comes to leading their family—they take a back seat. Why is that? What I [...]

It’s tough doing ministry when your will conflicts with God’s will. This isn’t something members of the church often realize goes on among pastors. People look to pastors as a modeled life of [...]

Several years ago, I was praying in my living room in Tucson, AZ. My wife and I were only married for a few short years and had two toddlers. The ministry at my church was going great, and both [...]

Simple Church: A congregation designed around a straight-forward and strategic process that moves people through the stages of spiritual growth.   Evaluation – Going from Complexity to [...]

We are living in troubled times among those leading the church, or should I say, failing to lead the church. This saddens my heart and should be of great concern to all Christians. In recent [...]