8 Launch Wins: A Study of 1,500-Plus New Churches and Multisite Campuses – New eBook!
There is a common question heard in the church community. Should we launch a new church/campus or invest more in our main campus? With pastors envisioning a brand-new church or large churches talking about their desire to open an additional campus, it’s natural that there will be uncertainties. But while discussions begin, often those dreams…
Read More7 Secrets to a Compelling Volunteer Culture
We’re pleased to be sharing this guest post on our blog today, from Jeff Brodie of Connexus Church in Ontario, north of Toronto. Finding volunteers can be a challenge in ministry, and I often have church leaders ask me “How do I get volunteers?” Lots of people offer tips and tricks, but these approaches are…
Read MoreDon’t Go Alone
Having been a church planter (been there, done that, got the t-shirt and the scars), the first piece of advice I have for you is, “Don’t go alone!” It is way too easy to think that just you and your wife – you and your husband – or you and your best friend from college are enough…
Read MoreCreating Ministry Space for Children with Special Needs
Nothing makes my heart sing more than knowing that a family with a special needs child can get in their car, drive to church and arrive where they can attend as a family. God has given me many opportunities to watch that happen over the past 30 years as I have cared for children. For…
Read MoreA Shift in Discipleship
How Redefining “Discipleship” to “Leadership Development” Changed Everything at Next Level Church. When I think of discipleship, I think of Leadership Development. Although not a phrase directly used in the New Testament, it is definitely a phrase that epitomized the ministry of Jesus. Around Next Level Church, it’s a phrase we use quite frequently. For…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Name
When our moving trucked rolled into Salt Lake City on January 29, 2010, I had a countless amount of strategies, philosophies and dreams for our church plant. I am sure I bored the life out of anyone who would listen as I discussed the who, what, where and when of Missio Dei Community. I was…
Read More12 Ways to Bring Your Best to the Table
What you and I should bring to the table every day is our best. There are some people who can solve a crisis in a moment that others couldn’t solve in a millennium. There are some people who are constantly learning, growing, adding skills and efficiencies to their repertoire. There are some people who make…
Read MoreThis is Our City
There’s this question that has haunted me and embedded itself deep into my mind and heart, ever since I first heard it – “If your church were to ever have to close its doors for good, would your community even notice? Would your community care?” I had been leading my church for 8 of the…
Read More12 Lessons Learned in 12 Years
Twelve years ago, we launched weekly worship services at Mountain Lake Church. Wow. What a ride! God has used me despite my stupidity and I have learned so much along the way. Here’s the top twelve lessons from the last twelve years. Having a vision is easy. Sticking to the vision takes extraordinary discipline and…
Read MoreEmpower Your Volunteers and Avoid Burnout
We have all witnessed it time and time again: some of your best volunteers take a sabbatical. Whether it’s because they’ve been setting up and tearing down your entire sound setup for two hours straight every Sunday for six months, or they’re fatigued from the chaos of your children’s check-in system, there are several reasons…
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