David Ludwig, Baptist Resource Network associate director of church health and discipleship, reviews the book, "The Making of a Leader," by Dr. J. Robert Clinton, which helps leaders understand the stages of leadership and what steps you need to take to lead well.
In De-sizing the Church, pastor Karl Vaters takes us on a multi-faceted journey through our centuries-long obsession with size, both in and outside the church, and how it has negatively affected those who serve and worship in big and small congregations alike. He also dispels some prevailing myths and affirms what was good and true about the Church Growth Movement. And he invites us to consider how removing church size from the equation can be an essential element in rebuilding trust, restoring relationships, and renewing our spiritual lives.
Chuck Lawless, dean of doctoral studies and vice president of spiritual fFormation and ministry centers at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, understands pastors need encouragement throughout the year. Here are some reasons why.
The Baptist Resource Network's David Ludwig shares five ways to develop future leaders for your church.
We often call it a “plateaued church,” and we define it as a church that is neither growing nor declining. The attendance numbers just seem to be “stuck.” Here are some reasons a church gets “stuck” in plateau.
