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Our churches are occupied by sinners of all kinds. If the gospel is regularly being preached in your church, you will eventually become a magnet for the messiest kinds of sinners. The kind of people Jesus attracted. The kind of people church people often fear messing up their tidy church. Those are the kinds of people pastors must stay tuned in to
... See moreJared C. Wilson , Mike Ayers (Foreword) • The Pastor's Justification
Consistent, committed attenders used to go to church three times a week. Now, according to experts like Thom Rainer, it’s approximately three times a month. In some places, twice a month (not twice a Sunday) is considered the new normal.
This has profound implications for the way we do everything in church, from the strength of our relationships, to
... See morechristianitytoday.com • 8 Assumptions Pastors Can't Make in a Post-Christian Culture
Carey argued, Christians must expect great things — and not only must we expect them; we must attempt them. No matter how small the beginning, no matter how complicated the task, in the power of the Spirit, under the authority of the risen Christ, we can have absolute confidence in the success of our mission. In commissioning his church, Jesus had
... See moreRyan Griffith • Expect Great Things, Attempt Great Things
Send the Right Signals to Your People
Ronald A. Heifetz • The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World
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