The 3 Cultures Every Church Planter Wishes They Built Sooner
I was on a call the other day with a pastor who’s launching a church in the Denver, Colorado area. He asked me something I get asked a lot:“What mistakes do other church planters wish they could go back and fix?” After nearly 20 years of working with pastors—whether they lead
Church Planting: A Thousand Decisions and One Giant Step of Faith
Over the past few weeks, I’ve sat down with several church planters—four in the last month alone. And every time, I walk away inspired. There’s something contagious about their hope, their faith, and their willingness to step into the unknown, believing God is writing a new stor
Reflections on 30 Years of Church, Change, and Calling
Thirty years ago, I was 22. That sentence still stops me in my tracks. At 22, I was about to step into a life I couldn’t have imagined. I had the opportunity to work for world-renowned evangelist Dave Roever. Over the next five years, I traveled the globe helping organize large-scal
What Is Church Marketing? A Fresh Look At Growing Your Congregation
If you’ve found yourself hesitating at the phrase church marketing, you’re not alone. For many faith communities, the thought of marketing can feel at odds with a mission built on faith, compassion, and service. Yet, in today’s world, church marketing is less about touting a bra
