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How Church Revitalizers Can Navigate Difficult People with Grace and Strategy     If you’re a church revitalizer, there’s a good chance you’ve got a well-worn copy of Well-Intentioned Dragons by Marshall Shelley on your shelf. I know …

Intentional Prayer for Intentional Boldness   Some things you can’t buy off the shelf. Boldness is one of them—no Walmart aisle or Amazon search will deliver it to your doorstep. Yet, as a pastor, boldness is exactly …

Pastors, Are You Scoring Leadership Touchdowns?   As pastors, we often assume that leadership is just part of the job description. “Of course I provide leadership,” you might say. And you’re right—it’s not exactly a groundbreaking revelation. …

From Dandelions to New Life: Reimagining a Dying Church   I stepped onto the lawn of a church I was helping through a revitalization process, and I couldn’t help but notice: it was a sea of dandelions. …

Seeing Clearly: Finding New Vision and Direction for Your Church     I’ve had poor vision my entire life—blurry edges, squinting at signs, the whole deal. That is, until I got laser eye surgery a few years back. …

Spreading the Good News: Church Outreach Inspired by Acts 1:8   When Jesus spoke to his disciples in Acts 1:8, he laid out a roadmap that still guides churches today: “But you will receive power when the …

Laying the Foundation: Why Disciple Making Is the Heart of the Church   What if church wasn’t just about showing up on Sunday, singing a few songs, and heading home? What if it was about something bigger—like …

Preaching Life Back into a Church: The Power of the Pulpit in Revitalization   Ever walked into a church that feels like it’s on life support? The pews are half-empty, the energy’s flat, and the mission’s a …

Missional Preaching: Proclaiming God’s Heart for the World   What if preaching wasn’t just about filling pews with inspired listeners but about sending them out as agents of God’s kingdom? That’s the heartbeat of missional preaching—a style …

Helping Church Goers Become Holy, Not Just Happy   When we think about leadership in the church, it’s tempting to assume the goal is to keep everyone happy. But happiness, while pleasant, isn’t the ultimate aim. The …

Revitalizing Ministry: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Churches   In a world increasingly shaped by individualism—think iPhones, iPads, and the aptly named “Me Generation”—churches face a critical challenge: resisting cultural drift while staying true to their biblical calling. Kevin …

Threads of Grace: Personal Ministry in the Tapestry of Missio Dei   The missio Dei, Latin for "mission of God," is a theological concept that frames mission as originating from God’s own nature and purpose, rather than …