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Do not mistake caffeine for the Holy Spirit
I'm somewhat of a walking and talking billboard for 5 hour energy drinks. You know them? Those little red and yellow bottles that claim to pack a punch? They really work for me. They give me a boost …
April 28, 2012 - Mitch Todd
Thinking about mentoring
One of the great blessings in ministry is the opportunity to walk alongside others in a discipline relationship. Often, deep friendship arises from such relationships—which is exactly the case …
April 12, 2012 - Thom Rainer
"State of the Plate" Research Shows Giving Finally Rebounded for the Majority of Churches this Past Year
DENVER — Churches suffered from plummeting donations after the recession began in 2008. But in the past year, a majority of congregations experienced giving increases because of a better …
April 1, 2012 - Brian Kluth
Crisis at County Seat First Church
In my last post, I wrote about five characteristics of healthy churches. While I plan to continue to provide updates, I won't restrict myself exclusively to that topic. There are other situations and …
March 29, 2012 - Thom Rainer
Five characteristics of healthy churches
I like studying healthy churches. Much has been written about the sad state of churches in North America, so much so that many have asked me if God is done with our congregations. Sadly, I have …
March 15, 2012 - Thom Rainer
Observations on church staffs
In the past quarter of century of church leadership and church consultation, one of the most common and pressing issues I have heard relates to church staff. One of the leading concerns is what the …
March 1, 2012 - Thom Rainer
Leadership and decisiveness
In today's media-saturated world, it is easy to overlook any book, movie or TV show. So, while the film, Courageous, grossed $34.5 million in theaters and hit #1 in DVD sales its first week of …
February 16, 2012 - Thom Rainer
Five thoughts on innovation
Every organization—including churches—must deal with continuing change. The crux of the matter is not if it will occur, but whether the organization can lead change rather than just react …
February 2, 2012 - Thom Rainer
Leadership by Plan B
Most leaders receive due recognition for the great decisions they make. They are often lauded for the ways they have led people and organizations to change. But what if change is extremely difficult …
January 19, 2012 - Thom Rainer
When hubris comes to church
For nearly the past three decades, I have been studying the life cycle of churches. I continue to be amazed at how certain patterns play out repeatedly in most churches. Yet, I am also challenged to …
January 5, 2012 - Thom Rainer

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