The greatest issue facing the world today, with all its heartbreaking needs, is clear. Will those who are identified as “Christians” become disciples—students, apprentices, practitioners—of Jesus Christ?

The simple truth is that strategy is what takes us from where we are (point A) to where we want to be (point B).

Go through each one of these items and ask yourselves how are we doing on this? Close the gaps. Remember, intentionality is the key to becoming a welcoming church.

Your First Impression is the greatest impression you can ever make for a newcomer. Here are 5 easy ways to make a great first impression.

A call for authenticity in the life of the believer.

Leaders are learners. We learn as we lead. A season of major change is a dangerous time to lead poorly. Poorly handled change is at the root of a huge portion of church conflicts, splits and exits. Learn well to lead well.

Christmas is a sparkling opportunity to contrast the stereotypes about Christianity with the real person of Jesus. This Christmas make it possible for your congregation to bring church to their family.

As a minister, you may qualify for a tax reduction. Treasurer/bookkeeper/administrator - did you know that the minister(s) in your church/ministry could qualify to have payroll taxes reduced each pay period? Details from our Director of Finance & Admin.

There is only a one-letter difference between “rest” and “reset” but there is a world of difference in outcomes. Pastors wouldn’t be blamed if they need to rest. We're all COVID exhausted. But the antidote to exhaustion is not just rest. It's reset.

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What if ushers, vocalists, parents, children … everyone had a role shaping the weekly message, would it change congregational engagement? Would you hear the same sermon? Or would the message start to shift in ways no one predicted?

If ever there is a year to care about your community at Christmas, 2020 is the year. The churches that are going to win Christmas this year are the churches that find a way to serve their community, offer hope and tell that story better than ever.

Don’t let COVID be this year’s Christmas Grinch. Turn on the Christmas music, pour some eggnog and start brainstorming now for your church's and community's best Christmas ever.

This Christmas, capitalize on everything you’ve learned about onsite safety and online production to create the best Christmas ever for your community. 46 engaging ideas for community connection at Christmas.

How often do you think about the air you breathe? It’s so pervasive that we don’t even give it a thought. Church culture is like the air; it’s all around us, shaping every moment of every Sunday and Monday to Saturday. We seldom notice it at our own risk.

Fall is a great time for your church to engage the community. People are getting back into their routines. The church can position itself as a place of help and hope in this season. Here are 5 community outreach ideas your church can do this fall.

There are a lot of factors that cause pastors to lose the passion for their calling. Pastors start out fired up and end up burning out. COVID hasn't helped. There is one simple switch that can keep pastors on fire for God.