– Today was nuts! It was over right as I was getting warmed up 🙂 – The services went great (besides me going long… whoops) – We finished our Stripped series and talking about how to finish well in marriage. – I loved this series and loved teaching Song of Solomon, but I’m ready to talk about something else and not have to read the words “Your breasts are like two fawns” 🙂 – We had some guys show up that attended our seminar to see how we roll on Sundays. That was fun. – I am so excited about … Read More

#5 – Is there a problem with your systems? Just like the human body, every church has systems. But sometimes we have to see what these systems are producing and ask if we like the result. If we don’t, here’s some things to consider: – What do you want your systems/ process to produce and work backwards – What do you think is the Biblical model for this part of the church (evangelism, discipleship, ministry, etc…)? – Who is doing this well in your area? Ask them questions.

#4 – Is there a spiritual problem? The children of Israel lost the battle of Ai because there was sin in the camp. I’m not saying that’s the reason you’re stuck. I’m simply saying it’s something to consider. A few things to consider: – Before you blast your staff and leaders, search your own heart. Ask God is there is any wicked way in you that needs confession and repentance. – If you think there’s a problem in your staff or leadership, then have the tough conversation sooner rather than later. You’ll be glad you did. – Keep an open … Read More

#3 – Is a there a physical issue that’s causing you to be stuck? Many times the reason we’re stuck is because there aren’t enough seats, enough parking, or enough nursery workers. Think through your church and see if there are any bottlenecks. If people finding it hard to sit themselves, they probably won’t invite their friends. If it’s a fight to get their kids checked into your children’s ministry, they probably won’t be back. If they have to park 2 miles away, they may do it once, but they won’t regularly. Sometimes God want to bless your ministry, but … Read More

My assumption is that if your church is stuck, you want to get unstuck. Here’s #2… #2 – Is your staff able to go to the next level? Some people can only take you do far. Some people only have a certain level of leadership capability and God brings them into your church for a season and they serve well, but then they can’t turn the corner. This is a reality. If a person isn’t deeply committed to growing as a leader, hitting a leadership lid is inevitable. Here’s some thoughts to keep staff growing: – Keep a book in … Read More

This series of posts may not have a lot of use if your church grew from 5 to 5,000 in 8 weeks, but if your church has ever been stuck, I’m hoping to share some things I’ve learned over the last couple of years. #1 – Are you growing as a leader? I believe there’s a correlation between a leader’s growth and the growth of a church. Many times, God doesn’t bless because we simply can’t handle it. The blessing would hurt us more than help us. Here’s some questions to ask yourself: What books have I read that have … Read More