I think it’s wise to be skeptical when people talk about “the truth.” In this era (as in others) we are willing to kill for our ideas about truth. That’s why ideas about the truth are not enough. Telling the truth isn't done through argument. We must meet the truth and walk with him. The…
Do You Need To Apply for 501(c)3 Tax Exempt Status?
Whether your church is in its beginning stages or you have been established for many years, your time is focused on pastoring people, communicating vision, and leading people to Jesus. In the midst of all that kingdom work, it can be easy to overlook the administrative aspects of legally establishing your church. One decision you…
5 Ways to Improve Your Church Parking Without Breaking the Bank
Your parking lot is the very first of first impressions that guests at your church experience. When was the last time you thought about how to improve that experience? Is the parking experience at your church turning people off before they even get to your building? What is your parking lot communicating to people who are looking…
Building Trust Takes Great Listening
Great listening helps us in building trust. You’ve probably heard the saying, “People don’t care what you know, until they know you care.” I have found this to be quite true. I could share the greatest wisdom on the face of the earth with someone, but if they don’t trust me it will likely go…
Controlling Leaders Aren’t Born: They’re Made
One of the most dangerous forms of leadership, and one of the most frustrating, in my opinion, is the controlling leader. I’ve written about this issue previously, because I believe it is one of the leading reasons for stalled growth and low morale in an organizational or team setting. Under a controlling leader’s watch, leadership…
Feasting, Fasting, and the Eucharist
Last week saw the beginning of Lent, and with it, Mardi Gras. "Fat Tuesday." All around the world there are festivals and parties with one main goal: Overindulge in whatever you can. Traditionally Mardi Gras grew into a huge feast because it was the night before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, which is marked…
