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    Almost every leader I’ve ever met wants to change something.

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    In this Q&A Video I answer the question from a leader in South Carolina.

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    I wish I had objective data on the length of time between pastors.

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    Good leaders create a vision, passionately articulate the vision, and relentlessly drive the vision to completion.

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    Most church leaders never experience what it feels like to have one big goal for their entire church.

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    When it comes to finances, most churches are just getting by.

  • Seven Truths About Authentic Discipleship

    One of the ways you know you’re making progress is that you stop having the same discussion over and over again.

  • It Takes This to Truly Be a Church for the Unchurched

    When people hear that Mecklenburg Community Church (Meck) experiences more than 70% of its growth from the unchurched, their mouths drop open.

  • 3 “Check Engine” Lights for Pastors

    Discipleship is core to what we do as a church.

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    In the summer of 2010, Kaye and I were on vacation in New York City and we attended services at Redeemer Presbyterian church.

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