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10 Signs of a Pastor Controlled Church

February 24, 2020 by Chuck Lawless Articles, Teams

I recently wrote a post titled, “11 Signs of a Family-Run Church.” Apparently, that post hit a nerve for many readers who’ve seen that kind of church. Some readers also asked about another kind of church they’ve seen: the pastor controlled church. So, here are characteristics I’ve seen in this church: The pastor is not…

From Ephesians: 3 Startling Bible Statements About Church

February 19, 2020 by Ray Hollenbach Articles, Devotions

Sometimes the big questions intersect with our everyday life. My opinions regarding large “theological” questions trickle all the way down to my ability to follow Jesus day-by-day. For example, my view of the scripture will determine how much authority it has in my life. Or, for example, my view of the church will influence my…

7 Dangerous Leadership Mindsets

October 27, 2019 by Ron Edmondson Articles, Leadership

I’ve seen it so many times. Most likely you have also. It is tragic. A leader can be doing everything else right and yet flawed leadership mindsets overshadow and jeopardize all the good leadership principles he or she knows. One constantly repeated action. One trait. One habit. One mindset. Sadly, many times it’s not even that the…

3 Things I Would (and 3 Things I Wouldn’t) Do Again Planting Another Church

October 14, 2019 by Ron Edmondson Articles, How To's

In 16 years as a pastor, I was a part of planting two successful churches. My most recent experience was in church revitalization, and we did experience some success there, but I still hear get questions about church planting. The two questions I get asked most: If you were planting another church… What would you…

Why “Church Leadership” is NOT a Dirty Word

September 23, 2019 by Ron Edmondson Articles, Leadership

The more I have written about church leadership the more critics would email to say I shouldn’t. I shouldn’t tie leadership and the church together so closely. People have said I focus too much on church leadership and not enough on Jesus.

Lead Well, Love Well

September 11, 2019 by Logan Gentry Articles, Leadership

The consistent thing I see for these leaders who lead well is that they love well. The most amazing missional community leaders I’ve seen are the ones that love people well by modeling the love of God to them.

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