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This week, my wife, Marty, and I had the honor of attending a church planter's retreat sponsored by the Converge Northwest District and held at the beautiful Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center on the rugged Pacific coast in northern Oregon. Read on to discover just a small amount of what was seen and heard at that relaxed gathering. Maybe you and your church can learn from my observations.
Today I learned that my dear friend and book mentor, Dr. Aubrey Malphurs, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus in glory. For much of my ministry life, I have read his books and articles, listened to his podcasts, and occasionally sat under his teaching. Dr. Malphurs taught at Dallas Theological Seminary for some 38 years where he influenced thousands who have served the Lord around the world. He was also the founder and leader of the Malphurs Group, a church consulting ministry. In honor and in memory of Dr. Malphurs, I want to recommend to you a few of his many books that have helped shape my ministry and expand God's Kingdom. Discover these great resources in this blog.
n consulting with many churches over the years I've come across some that need to pause, celebrate with thanksgiving what God has done over their existence, then send their members out to other churches and ministries with a blessing and close their doors. Here are some signs that they should do just that.
I've spent many years coaching and consulting churches and pastors and have heard many questions. However, there are questions I have seldom if ever heard. Here are some for pastors and leaders that you might consider asking when you have the opportunity.
I am consulting with a church and the question of church membership came up. In this church it's more than a question, it's an issue of great importance to a number of people in the church family. Some feel the concept of church membership is very important. To others, their independence outweighs the requirement of joining the church. Let's take a look at this dilemma in today's blog.
Church leaders should have a working knowledge of certain numbers that are indicators of the health of the congregation. Here are my top 10 church numbers you should know. Read this blog to find out what they are.