A Theology of Hospitality: Say No to Bad Coffee

A Theology of Hospitality: Say No to Bad Coffee

Good coffee matters, and so does your theology of hospitality. A few years ago, I was put in charge of making the coffee at my church for a small group event in the summer. I’m the master of making coffee in my own home with my own coffee pot. I’ve got the...
Clarity Drives Ministry

Clarity Drives Ministry

Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 68 Want to see greater clarity in your ministry, a more productive staff, and an increased impact?  Communicate clearly. Lack of clarity in communication to ministry leaders delays effective church ministry.  As...
Is Your Church Healthy?

Is Your Church Healthy?

Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 67 “Is your church healthy?” is not intended to be a rhetorical question.  Every church leader should constantly be asking it of their ministry.  Some say “no”, but most say “yes.”  When asked why they think...
Growing Your Groups Ministry Despite the Pandemic

Growing Your Groups Ministry Despite the Pandemic

When the Covid crisis hit, every church made the pivot to online everything: online worship, online groups, online prayer. And while online services have primarily hit their stride (if your online worship is tanking, read this), small group ministries have struggled...
How to Raise Your Leadership Ceiling

How to Raise Your Leadership Ceiling

Have you ever felt like you were destined to be a better leader? The Peter Principle tells us that people in an organization will rise to the level of their incompetence. That’s a tough thing to hear, but it’s generally true. Put simply, if you’re...