In this season, many churches have been stalled by their plateaued or declining attendance, while other congregations are thriving and making an impact. 94% of all churches in the country are losing ground against the communities they serve. That means that if this trend continues, the message of Jesus will...

There's no doubt that the reopening phase at your church is going to include some of the most complex decisions you'll ever make. The switch to fully digital a few months ago will look like an easy decision and simple process in comparison to what will come next.  Unlike the...

Welcome to this week’s edition of the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Ken Costa, the founder of God At Work and author of four books including his latest, Joseph of Arimathea. He is with us today to talk about listening and leading in this season. Stop and listen. // Right...

One of the core takeaways from 2020 so far is that we all have lacked the imagination needed to see over the horizon.  Who would’ve thought that this year would bring all the challenges that it has as it relates to coronavirus?  Oftentimes people say that no one could have...

Thanks for listening in to this week's unSeminary podcast! Today we are joined by Jim Sheppard, CEO of Generis. Generis is in the business of helping churches and ministry organizations with giving development. They've been around for a little over 30 years and are most known for their giving campaigns...

It's already been said a million times, but we are living in an unprecedented age. This is true for your church as well as mine.  The impacts of COVID-19 and the ensuing economic meltdown that are rippling across the country are having profound impacts on churches everywhere.  As someone who...

Kids ministry has always cultivated some of the most innovative church leaders. And kids ministry is a growth engine behind the fastest growing churches today. To reopen your church without a kids ministry, I would contest, is not actually reopening the church. Listen in today as I've gathered four kids...

Are you heading into reopening your church for in-person services but aren’t sure where to start? Are you worried about the complex communication required to connect with your people in this season? Today’s blog post is by Ben Stapley. Ben serves on the Executive Team at Christ Fellowship as the...

Thanks for listening in to this week’s unSeminary podcast. I’m excited to have Brett Bixby join us from Bridgewater Church - a multisite church with campuses in New York and Pennsylvania. Founded in 1807, Bridgewater Church plateaued for many years with most of their growth being transfer growth rather than...

There are a lot of “doomsday conversations” happening in church leadership circles about how COVID-19 and the ensuing economic crisis have brought on the end of the local church.  But I am a glass-three-quarters-full kind of leader. I believe that this is actually an incredible season where you can see...