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Growing Churches and the Master’s Joy

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Sometimes churches fear growth. It raises concerns like having less control, less familiarity, more expense, and more work. This post explores the parable of the talents for encouragement to face these fears so that we may continue in our mission to make disciples.


Fishermen for Leaders?

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A Rev. Dean Shepherd story. Shep meets with a church member who is concerned about some of the new people appointed to leadership positions in the church.


Photographers, Janitors, and Greeters – Oh My!

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This post examines three duties that Disney World gives to all of its employees, and how these duties could strengthen hospitality in our churches if all Christians were to accept them as well.


Google Alerts: Web Tool for Pastors

Have you Googled yourself lately? You should. It is important to know what the internet community is saying about you and your church. You definitely want to be a part of that conversation! From time to time, I type my name into Google to see what pops up. I have found articles from my blog [...]


Nine Suggestions for Cultivating Volunteers

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Wouldn’t it be great if all of our churches had continuous supplies of volunteer leaders to step into vacant positions on a moments notice? It almost sounds too good to be true, but I have seen churches where this actually happens!