by Jeremy Wallace | Nov 3, 2022 | Leadership
I recently interviewed Isaiah Lewis on my podcast. In that interview, Isaiah told us about a very challenging ministry experience he went through. He went to a new church as their Lead Pastor but had no idea what he was getting into. It turns out he was lied to in the...
by Jeremy Wallace | Oct 31, 2022 | Church Health, Leadership, Pastors
In every area of life, our mindset will affect our decision-making. This means that a wrong mindset can lead to wrong decisions. When it comes to general church ministry and revitalization, having the correct mindset is crucially important. Here are several mindset...
by Jeremy Wallace | Oct 17, 2022 | Church Health, Leadership
Top-Down Ministry It’s common for churches to adopt a top-down approach to ministry. In this model, ministry is rooted in paid staff. If there is a need, someone is hired to meet it. This mindset stretches far beyond hiring the necessary pastoral staff and flows into...
by Jeremy Wallace | Oct 13, 2022 | Facilities, Finances, Leadership, Revitalization
I have talked with several pastors over the years who, in an attempt to jump-start revitalization or church health efforts, have considered leading their churches into significant debt. Their thinking was that if they could get over that initial facility hurdle that...
by Jeremy Wallace | Oct 6, 2022 | Coaching, Consulting, Leadership, Revitalization
Reaching out for consulting or coaching can be difficult for pastors and church leaders. We all think we can figure it out, we are concerned about what others will think, and none of us want to admit we need help. However, taking that first step can be the turning...
by Jeremy Wallace | Oct 3, 2022 | Leadership, Revitalization
Church revitalization is not for the faint of heart. There are numerous challenges. Criticism is common. Frustration and discouragement can become an everyday struggle. Even pastors with a healthy support system can work for years before seeing the fruit of their...
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