Vulnerability is a “Must Have”

In the most normal of times, it takes great effort to establish and/or maintain a culture of trust. It is certainly true as we move through and come out on the other side of the COVID-19 crisis. And no doubt pastors feel the weight of it.   Pastor leaders hold the...

Let’s Be Honest About Spiritual Discernment

For many years, I have been a fierce proponent of churches using Spiritual Discernment as they navigate their future. I have worked in hundreds of settings, across multiple denominations (and no denominations), in city/urban/suburban/rural locations, and across all...

How is Your Community Changing?

Have you ever tried to define your community? How would you describe it? What are all the parts of people and things and businesses that make up your community? As leaders of your own community, you have likely witnessed changes caused by natural disasters, social...