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Church Revitalization

Twenty Ways To Solve Our Pastor Shortage

The pastor shortage has become a serious matter in the evangelical world. A friend just told me that in his region of his Bible-believing denomination, they will be losing one-third of their…

Brian ThorstadJanuary 13, 2026

Church Leadership

Beyond the Pressure of New Year’s Resolutions: A Pastoral Call to Joy, Freedom, and Spirit-Led Ministry

As the calendar turns, the church often speaks eagerly of renewal, vision, and fresh beginnings. For many pastors, however, the arrival of a new year brings not only hope but…

Elias GarciaDecember 30, 2025

Church Leadership

What Is a Missionary Church?{Acts 12:25-13:12}

Missionary churches are marked by commitment to teaching, worship, prayer, and fasting. They recognize that missions is a spiritual battle, requiring courage and reliance on the Spirit. Just as Paul…

William BoekesteinFebruary 17, 2025

Church Revitalization

Exposing Ten Church Revitalization Myths

Revitalization - The action of imbuing something with new life and vitality. Before I experienced my new birth, I was blessed to observe a vitalized group of believers: college kids…

Brian ThorstadJanuary 27, 2025

Church Leadership Cross-Cultural Ministry

Taking Responsibility for a Geography

“After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and people and languages, standing before the throne and before…

Jim MurphyOctober 14, 2024

Church Leadership Church Revitalization

Leading to Change: Leading by Listening

Most of us in ministry are familiar with the idea of equipping the saints to do the work of the ministry (Eph. 4:11-12). However, when it comes to them doing…

John SuciuSeptember 9, 2024

Church Revitalization Local Church

Leading to Change: Three Things We All Share

Navigating change is challenging but crucial for church leadership. Over three decades at Headwaters Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we've faced relocations, construction projects, staff changes, and a shift in…

John SuciuAugust 5, 2024

Church Leadership Church Revitalization

The Danger and Necessity of a Passion for Church Growth

The rise of modern Calvinism has taken many by surprise, as millions across various nations and traditions affirm these old and often controversial doctrines. This resurgence comes as a reaction…

Tim ChalliesAugust 1, 2024

Book Reviews Local Church

Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: The Killer of Local Church Mission

Emotional sabotage can be a silent killer of local church missions. In 'Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: The Killer of Local Church Mission,' Alex Kocman shares personal insights and lessons learned…

Alex KocmanJuly 29, 2024

Book Reviews Church Leadership

Book Review: The Great Dechurching

Many have been saying it for years. It’s important that we start listening. The Church in North America is dying. Anyone over 50 in your church today who grew up…

Thad BergmeierJuly 16, 2024

Church Leadership

Twenty Ways To Solve Our Pastor Shortage

Beyond the Pressure of New Year’s Resolutions: A Pastoral Call to Joy, Freedom, and Spirit-Led Ministry

What Is a Missionary Church?{Acts 12:25-13:12}

Exposing Ten Church Revitalization Myths

Taking Responsibility for a Geography

Leading to Change: Leading by Listening

Leading to Change: Three Things We All Share

The Danger and Necessity of a Passion for Church Growth

Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: The Killer of Local Church Mission

Book Review: The Great Dechurching

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