Spring 2010

The most important growth is not a “me” thing but a “we” thing.

Each week, debrief with yourself and God. Here’s how.

The science behind the struggle, and how the church can help.

Many pastors want “fast acting” sermons. But what brings lasting transformation is a steady, intentional plan for the pulpit.

Why repentance is always good news.

What we expect from leaders, why we name specific sins, and how that’s working out.

A review of “Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath.

The right combination of structure and empowerment moved this church toward maturity.

Ideas for responding to a decline in church offerings.

How doing ministry shaped my soul and made me better than I am.

Living out the Gospel where conflict and leadership intersect

What’s your reflexive response to ministry tensions?

Francis Chan says we should stop trying to make people love Jesus, and learn to rely on prayer, elders, and the Holy Spirit instead.

A review of Tim Challies’ guide for single and married men.

Advice and resources to combat a growing problem.

How one congregation turned (and continues to turn) from its sins.

Will fewer family moves produce more stable churches?

It is possible, but often not very encouraging.

Remote-deposit capture is an efficient way to handle Sunday offerings.

Small volunteer-led congregations are gaining popularity and making an impact. But they require more spadework than you realize.

A proper definition is the key to leading young adults to repent.

How churches contribute to spiritual maturity without becoming just a calendar-cluttering distraction.

A review of “Setting Words on Fire: Putting God at the Center of the Sermon” by Paul Scott Wilson

New research on 20-somethings gets past the hype and offers a reason to hope.