One of the most important principles for strengthening your physical body is the principle of stress and release. To build muscles, you must stress them, then release them so they can rebuild and become stronger. It’s also how your church can grow and why summer is the perfect time to prepare for growth this fall. […]
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The Five Rs of Setting Annual Goals
Why I Set Goals I don’t remember how I developed it, but one of the habits that stabilizes my world is goal-setting. I like setting annual goals, and I like completing them. Goals help me know where I am and where I’m going. They help me measure progress. I feel a sense of accomplishment when […]
One Secret to Momentum in your Church
Want to know one way to get momentum in your church? Ask yourself this question: when do I take time to work on the ministry of my church? Most pastors feel so busy they spend all their time working in the ministry, rather than on it. I’ve found that the winter and spring are great times to ask, “What’s next […]
4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Summer
Every pastor I know wants to see their church grow by having people come to Christ and take their place as maturing members of the family of God. Yet summer months usually see lower attendance and a slower pace in most churches. What’s the best way to take advantage of this? Proverbs 6:6 gives some wisdom […]