Author: Sean Cronin
How To Create a Culture of Honesty on Your Team
By Shawn Lovejoy: On every team I have ever led, we have sought to maintain the “The Last Ten Percent Rule.” The Last Ten Percent Rule states that most people say ninety percent of what they are thinking, but they hold back that last ten percent out of fear of […]
7 Things That Vanished in 2020 That Make Leadership That Much Harder
By Carey Nieuwhof: Your head likely hasn’t stopped spinning in 2020. Same. Maybe on one or more occasions you’ve done what I’ve been tempted to do as well: bury your head in the sand because it’s just so discouraging to see what’s actually happening. As much as it’s healthy to […]
Is Your Church a Country Club?, Part 2
Home > Blog > Is Your Church a Country Club?, Part 2 Is Your Church a Country Club?, Part 2 By Josh Laxton In my previous post I began outlining four identifiers that your church might be more like a country club than a church. Once again, I’m not knocking […]
Connection Between Community Service & Church Growth with Kyle & Justeina Brownlee
By unSeminary: Welcome to this week’s unSeminary podcast. I’m excited to be talking with Kyle and Justeina Brownlee from Xperience Church in Ohio. At Xperience Church, going beyond their walls to serve their community isn’t just something they do, it’s who they are. Listen in as Kyle and Justeina share […]
Is Your Church a Country Club?, Part 1
Home > Blog > Is Your Church a Country Club?, Part 1 Is Your Church a Country Club?, Part 1 By Josh Laxton I have been involved at three country clubs in my life. The first CC was under my parents’ membership in Covington, TN. The second CC was as […]
Jesus-Centered Missions
By Jay Fast: I’ll never forget the moment when I was struck with the fact that Jesus intentionally used short-term, cross-cultural mission trips as part of his disciple-making process. It was the spring of 2013, I was sitting on a bench made from rough-cut logs on a beautiful day at […]
Getting the best AVL Bang for your Buck!
.et_post_meta_wrapper Know the differences between Portability vs Permanent vs Touring Gear vs DIY By Portable Church Industries: In a new church ministry (aka church plant), the audio/visual/lighting needs will likely be your largest expense. Determining what gear you need can only come after clarifying the purpose for having AVL in […]
PODCAST 105: Savannah Kimberlin & Barna’s "6 Questions about the Future of the Hybrid Church"
By TheChurch.Digital: As church leaders in the midst of this COVID season, there are certainly questions on this whole Digital Church thing. Is this effective? Is it working? Chances are your church leadership thinks they have an idea of what’s happening. There are even “experts” like me to tell you […]
So You Want to Quit…
By Carey Nieuwhof: So you want to quit. I get it. This has been an excruciating crisis to live through and lead through. While 25% of all workers want to quit their jobs right now, it appears it may be even worst for church leaders. Apparently, the majority of pastors […]
Five Things The Church Can Learn From Wonder Woman 1984
By TheChurch.Digital: For some reason I couldn’t sleep tonight. Thought I’d binge some more Friends Episodes on HBO Max. The Hero Image stopped me cold. Wonder Woman 1984 is going to released phygitally in 2020. COVID has struck once again. Wonder Woman 1984 will be released in Physical Theaters as […]