The Trustees fix buildings. The Finance Committee fixes budgets. The Staff-Pastor Relations Committee fixes…people? In a way, this is true. When they help strengthen the pastor, they strengthen the whole church.
SPRC: Building up the Pastor
Tag: Leadership
Church Committees: It’s about Stewardship
Church committees should be blessing to the church, but too often they bring division and power struggles. Why is that? I have a theory…and some people aren’t going to like it.
Letting Go to Fuel Generosity
What do you want your church to be in the future? The same as it is today is not an option. The same as it was 30 years ago is not an option either. We’re going to have to make difficult choices on what to keep and what to let go if we want a bright future.
So you want to Preach on Giving: Part 5
Preaching on money can be awkward and intimidating for a pastor. But, if you’re going to do it, you might as well do it right. In part 5 of a 5-part series, I talk about putting the finishing touches on the sermon. This is such an important yet sensitive message that it needs extra care.
So you want to Preach on Giving: Part 4
Preaching on money can be awkward and intimidating for a pastor. The average Methodist gives about 1.6% of their income to the church…so there’s room for growth. In part 4 of a 5-part series, I talk about
So you want to Preach on Giving: Part 3
Preaching on money can be awkward and intimidating for a pastor. People will likely even doubt your motivations. In part 3 of a 5-part series, I talk about the importance of having a good personal testimony and what makes for a good testimony.
So you want to Preach on Giving: Part 2
Preaching on money can be awkward and intimidating for a pastor…even worse than preaching on the subject of sex. In part 2 of a 5-part series, I dive into the idea of picking one main point if you really want people to take action.