Today I present a post by guest blogger Mike Holmes. This will be the start of a wonderful relationship between our two blogs, and hopefully Mike will be a continuing guest blogger on our site. Mike the author of I Shall Raise Thee Up: Ancient Principles for Lasting Greatness. He’s also a...

Here is a great article from church consultant Tony Morgan.  Tony has served on the senior leadership teams at NewSpring Church (Anderson, SC) and  Granger Community Church (Granger, IN). With Tim Stevens, Tony has co-authored Simply Strategic Stuff, Simply Strategic Volunteers and Simply...

Excerpt from LeadingSmart.com | by Tim Stevens, Executive Pastor Last week I was asked, “If our church is going to double in the next two years (from 500 to 1,000), what will it take?” Here is what I shared… * Some of you won’t have as much access to the senior leader. This has to be...

On Wednesday May 21, 2008, over 250 faith based and non-profit organizations came together at the New York Theological Seminary for a one day conference on economic development. A world class panel of 12, (interesting that number 12, it’s the same number of disciples that accompanied...

Just wanted to drop this tidbit with you – This article actually came from a newsletter I receive from WiredChurches.com – The info was too good to pass up – I encourage you to subscribe to their newsletter. Enjoy Excerpt from becausepeoplematter.com | by Mark Waltz, Pastor...

This is fresh off the presses. I have been waiting on this roll-out for several months. can you feel my excitement. I just received this announcement from my friends at LifeChurch.tv. Now there is a way for your church and ministry to effectively track trends in your church. This is a free...