Church leadership demands progress. This progress gives the leader a satisfying experience because people follow when they see it. Sometimes, some followers want a sense of sameness to have the expected experience. For them, showing up gives them all the satisfaction...

Starbucks has a purpose statement. It is written on the backside of every apron. Customers don't see it. "To inspire and nurture the human spirit, one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time" There is a correlation between the beginning of coffee shops and the...

Auto-generated audio file using Gary's voice. There are two tendencies that people have that conflict with one another. Understanding and managing these two perspectives is essential for outstanding leadership. Foot Lookers Some people only see what is right in front...

This article was completely written by "ChatSonic - ChatGPT with super powers." All I did was ask ChatSonic this question - nothing more - "How do you grow a declining church?" The following is the answer generated in a few seconds. I have not edited it in any way....

Church leaders all struggle with what to do next in their church. They often get a  foreboding expectation of resistance to any change they might suggest.  It’s just easier to go with the flow. I heard a story on a podcast that has nothing to do with church...

If your church has not experienced growth for quite some time, there are various potential issues. Therefore, we can’t deal with it all in one simple post. But we can make a start. Even a church that has not grown for some time has several attractive...