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As we enter the New Year, there are SO many things in our culture that compete with the Church on a Sunday morning. Here is a short list that I’ve compiled from different sources as to why people might be less likely to attend your church in 2019: It is no longer socially expected to […]
A couple of stories to share with you this morning… and both have a common theme… children. A speaker at a Christmas gathering I once attended told the story of how he and his son went grocery shopping to pick up a few items for supper. While at the store, they encountered a man with no […]
I love Thanksgiving. It’s a time to re-calibrate, self-inspect, and re-adjust. (It’s also a good excuse to eat a lot of food). Most of us live busy, hectic lives. Ministry can be that way. Sometimes exhilarating, sometimes exhausting… many of us don’t take time to contemplate just how good we have it. If you’re in […]
A while back I took part in a what has become my most favorite pastoral job interview ever… and I didn’t get the job. Yeah, you read that right. The interview lasted all of thirty minutes when one of the two people conducting the interview looked at me and said: “I just don’t think that […]
Matt Steen is absolutely one of my favorite people and leaders. Along with Todd Rhoades, he co-foundedChemistry Staffing, a new organization who helps churches and potential staff members make healthy connections. Chemistry Staffing’s process has one goal: a long-term, healthy fit for both the church and the staff member. I can’t recommend Chemistry Staffing enough. Today, Matt is going […]
“Pastor searches may involve posts on ministry job boards and hours reviewing resumes and following up on references for a wide variety of unknown candidates. However, many churches and church leaders have access to a wide variety of resources and connections that may well be overlooked when it comes time for a ministry position opening […]
When to Hire from Outside Your Church “When a church approaches me about making a new hire on their pastoral staff, they’re typically looking for someone outside their church. However, before we begin the hiring process with clients, we encourage these churches to evaluate if this is the right time to look externally for a […]
