Issue #46: Discipling People Toward a Kingdom View of other Churches
My associate pastor and I were joking recently about how churches, particularly pastors, tend to...read more
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Issue #47: Grow Your Dollars for Ministry Without Gimmicks or Campaigns
Most churches I know want more money to add staff, start ministries, renovate or add facilities,...read more
Issue 45: This Simple Process Will Increase People’s Buy-In on Your Proposed Initiatives
Pastors are leaders. There is no getting around this. We make decisions and propose plans for the...read more
Issue #44: One of the Greatest Factors in Pastors Washing Out of Ministry
I had a conversation this week with my friend and co-worker, Brandon Sutton. We were on the way to...read more
Issue #43: How To Protect Your Schedule Without Being a Jerk
I had a conversation recently with one of our staff members who told me their calendar was getting...read more
Issue #42: This Emphasis In Your Preaching Will Give Your Point a Greater Punch
Every preacher wants to get better…at least the ones worth their salt do. We recognize the...read more
Issue #41: Quit Focusing On Improving Weaknesses and Start Leveraging Your Strengths
A quick word before the newsletter this week…
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Issue #40: The Question that Will Help Temper Discouragement and Spur Growth
How is the giving at your church? Could it be better? Do you know how?
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Issue #39: Tackling Conflict Head On
Pastors come in all different temperaments. Some are hard-charging individuals that let ambitions...read more
Issue #38: Navigating the Two Different Types of Work For the Church
Many pastors and ministry leaders end up in the weeds of their ministries. People need counseling,...read more
Issue #37: Fire Yourself and Then Figure Out What To Do
Leading in a church brings challenges. Pastors must settle disputes between members, field...read more
Issue #36: Not Everyone Will Stay At Your Church, And That’s Okay
Before this week’s newsletter, here’s a brief note about our upcoming student conference:
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Issue #35: This Habit Separates Average Pastors from Great Pastors
Before this week’s newsletter, here’s a brief note about our upcoming student conference:
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Issue 34: Don’t Let the Day-to-Day Stress Give You Gospel Amnesia
Pastoring a church is hard. There are people there. This guarantees conflict, disappointment, and...read more
Issue 33: In Solving This Problem You Could Make a Big Mistake
Most churches have a leadership shortage. They are desperate for skilled individuals that can help...read more
Issue #32: Preaching & Discipleship Must Address These 21st-Century Realities
Things have shifted dramatically in our culture from the time I entered ministry around 2004. One...read more
Issue 31: Stop This Habit and Set A New Expectation
I’ve seen churches that fawn over “important” people who start attending their church....read more
Issue 30: Setting Expectations on this Issue Will Make or Break Your Home
Before we jump into the newsletter for today I'd like to shine the spotlight on my dear friend,...read more
Issue #29: Directing Focus and Resources to the Frontlines of the Battle
I have never been a student pastor. This isn’t because I don’t love student ministry. I do....read more
Issue # 28: You Have To Monitor This Equation When You Hire Folks Or It Will Bite You
Hiring the right folks on your team is important. You need every hire to be competent to do the job...read more
Issue 27: Answering This Question Will Help Pastors Drive the Church Forward
This week I posted a thread about the importance of pastors taking time to work *on* the church and...read more
Issue 26: Pastors and Staff Who Do This One Thing Will Stay Fresh in the Fight
My church gave me my first sabbatical a few years ago. To that point, I rarely experienced a...read more
Issue #25: A Case For Using Humor in Your Preaching
I sat in Bridgestone Arena to watch comedian Nate Bargatze perform for nearly an hour. The largest...read more
Issue 24: This Simple Financial Move Could Allow You To Add To Your Staff
A pastor friend sent me a message yesterday that his church had investigated some investment...read more
Issue 23: What Do You Do When You Have A Person In The Wrong Position?
Every pastor eventually finds themselves with a person who is in the wrong role.
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Issue 22: Don’t Let The Driscoll Podcast Deter You From Leading
I’m sure I have your attention with the title.
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Issue #21: This Ah-Ha Moment Shocked Me and Changed Our Church Forever
A big thank you to Churchfront for supporting Feeding & Leading the Sheep:
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Issue 20: Make Massive Strides At Church By Using This Approach To Form Vision
Pastors have heard people talk about the importance of vision so often that we almost roll our eyes...read more
Issue 19: Your Fear of Losing People Over These Issues Will End in Losing People
A big thank you to Churchfront for supporting Feeding & Leading the Sheep:
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Issue #18: This Priority Makes the Difference Between a Problem and a Home Run Hire
The Talent Trap
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Issue #17: This Controversial Truth Is Something Every Pastor and Church Must Embrace
This week’s newsletter is controversial.
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Issue #16: Every Dynamic Pastor Learns to Become a 360-Degree Leader
Welcome to this week’s newsletter.
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Issue #15: Remembering This One Truth Will Help You Make the Best Decisions
Disappointment in ministry is not uncommon.
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Issue #14: This Simple 5-Step Framework Will Help You Develop More Ministry Leaders
One of the greatest needs in every church is more qualified and competent leaders to share in the...read more
Issue #13: Lose the Guilt and Start Doing This One Thing Each Week
Leaders are readers.
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Issue #12: This One Mindset Shift Will Help You Solve Tons of Problems
I’ve heard pastors and ministry leaders say some form of this statement for years:
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Issue #11: This Unresolved Leadership Trap Will Destroy Any Team or Church
Thanks for reading. This newsletter is changing over to a different platform next week. You’ll...read more
Issue #10: Spare Yourself Hours of Conflicts with this Easy to Do Habit
The New Year is here!
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Issue #9: A Simple Addition that Can Skyrocket Your Retention of New People
Every church loves seeing new families attending services.
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Issue #8: You Must Develop this Skill to Avoid Decision-Making Gaffes
This week’s newsletter helps pastors and ministry leaders consider an important skill that...read more
Issue #7: The Single Greatest Cause of Burnout Isn't What You Think It Is
Ministry leaders often experience burnout.
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Issue #6: A Simple Cheat Code for Reading More Books on More Subjects Next Year
The axiom goes: Leaders are readers.
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Issue #5: This Simple Trick Will Show You How To Reach and Keep New Guests
Welcome back!
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Issue #4: Increase Your Giving Immediately with this One Practice
Churches cannot accomplish our mission and goals without financial giving.
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Issue #3: Creating Attractional Worship Gatherings
People like to rage against “attractional model” worship gatherings.
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Issue #2: The Principle of "Leadership Change"
Every pastor makes decisions that are either putting leadership change in their pocket or spending...read more
Issue #1: The Highest Priority
Every church deserves to be well fed and well led to the glory of God. Pastoral ministry consists...read more