“Christians have a bad reputation in this arena, and sadly, in many cases it is well deserved. We do not have a good track record of showing love and pursuing…
“The gospel of self-reliance is always bad news because it always leads to more anxiety.” – Steve Cuss Does anxiety get in the way of your ability to be an…
Larry’s original interview appeared on the Harper Collins blog: Lead Like A Shepherd: The Secret to Leading Well. We are reposting with permission. What makes leading like a shepherd so…
In Lead Like A Shepherd, The Secret of Leading Well, pastor, author and leadership consultant, Larry Osborne unpacks instruction for church leaders found in 1 Peter where…
“It isn’t about the leader. It never was about the leader. It will never be about the leader. It will always and only be about Jesus and his people.” –…
Millennials are leaving the church in droves. Can evangelical Christianity survive without them? Through a unique and brilliant synthesis of theology and sociology, David John Seel argues that millennials can…
Recently, I sat down with Alan Briggs, author of Everyone’s a Genius: Unleashing Creativity for the Sake of the World, a recent release through Leadership Network’s NEXT series. Alan, through…
Being a couple in ministry is a daunting and difficult task. Many couples find that ministry is all-encompassing, time with your spouse is hard to prioritize, the pressure is overwhelming…
Good news – You’re a Genius! We recently told you about Everyone’s A Genius: Unleashing Creativity For The Sake Of The World, the latest release from author and pastor, Alan Briggs….
Many people in our churches are heading toward burnout in the areas they serve, but they still feel like no one has invited them to do anything challenging, exciting, or creative for…
In his latest release in the Leadership Network NEXT/Harper Collins Christian Publishing Book Series, renowned leadership consultant, Samuel R. Chand details the account of the construction of the Panama Canal…
By Greg Ligon People are different. They think differently. They have different desires. Thankfully—many times—they have different ideas. The way they process and share those ideas are different from other…
Chris Surratt talks about Small Groups ministries, their awkwardness, their challenges, and most importantly, their effectiveness for spreading the gospel. Want to learn more? Check out the new book by Chris…
Today we have the opportunity to get to know a bit about Warren Bird, Ph.D. His background is that of pastor and seminary professor, but he currently oversees Leadership Network
In our third installment of “Frequently Asked Questions about Multisite Churches,” we dig a little deeper into some tougher questions. Many of you have asked things like “How long will a multisite church last?” or “Will we be able to stay true to our identity and become multisite?” Join me as we answer these tough questions and a few others.
This week in our new series “Frequently Asked Questions about Multisite Churches,” we start digging a little deeper into what a multisite church looks like and what the advantages/disadvantages are for this type of church. One thing is for certain, it is not a “one size fits all” concept. Multisite churches come in all shapes and sizes that are tailored for their particular ministry.
This week begins our new blog series, “Frequently Asked Questions About Multisite Churches.” Although multisite churches are on the rise, their are still a number of people who want to know what all the “hoopla” is about surrounding them. I hope you will join me as we answer some of the most common questions regarding multisite churches.