Avoid the Church Comparison Trap
Comparing your church to another church can be one of the worst things you do as a church leader.
Thom S. Rainer
Op-ed Contributor
Letter to a Church Seeking Revitalization
Depending on how you define it, somewhere around seven to eight out of ten churches are in need of revitalization.
15 Really Funny Searches on My Church Website
Here are 15 of the funnier surprise searches at my site, in no particular order.
7 Critical Issues Before Your Easter Services
I have noticed at Church Answers and social media an unusually high number of questions about preparation for Easter Sunday.
7 Potentially Deadly Church Sicknesses
For the past two years, I have been monitoring the comments and challenges mentioned by church leaders. I am attempting to answer the question: What is hindering many of our churches from achieving health and vitality?
5 Main Reasons So Many Pastors Struggle With Depression
Most church members have no idea their pastor is depressed.
Why the Giving in Your Church Is Decreasing
Why are the giving levels in your church down? See if any of these causative factors may be at work in your congregation.
5 Dangers of Church Designated Funds
Designated funds given to the church by a single or a few members with guidelines not approved by the church can be dangerous in end.
Shocking Reasons Why Children's Minister Is Staff Position in Greatest Demand
Why is the children's minister position is such demand?
The Dangers of Echo Chamber Leadership
We leaders often enjoy the affirmation and adulation of others as we express our ideas, provide direction and set future courses. And we sometimes enjoy it so much that we only want people to agree with us and affirm us, even if we are wrong. It's called echo chamber leadership.
