One of the toughest parts of church leadership is the difficult decision to move a staff member. Here are six critical steps that must be followed.
The worship bulletin is a primary tool to connect with guests. It’s making a huge difference in churches that are using it intentionally to reach out to guests.
Six issues that hinder the Great Commission outreach of a church and frustrate attempts to lead a church to growth.
Internet, Internet as Mission Field, Mission Field, Thom Rainer
There is a great mission field on the Internet in social media and the blogosphere. We need to be leading the way to reach and to minister people who are there.
Here are the ten greatest needs in order to develop a guest-friendly culture in your church.
If we really trust that God will provide for our churches in all areas, including finances, we may realize that we do not have a money problem; we may have a stewardship problem.
If we can afford to eat out, we can afford to tip generously. Church leaders would do well to remind their members about this often-neglected topic of witness in the community.
Thom Rainer, Withholding financial gifts, financial giving threats, hostage, restricted giving
Do you know any church members who have are holding your church hostage based upon their financial giving?
Busyness diets are not always easy or pleasant. But they can make the difference between a busy church and a fruitful church.
Effective Pastor, Leadership, Thom Rainer, effective pastor checklist
Here are the seven distinguishing habits of a highly effective pastor.
Three effective ways to start moving toward clarity right now.
