The Delicate Balance of Humor in Preaching Last week, an intriguing event unfolded on Twitter that caught my attention and prompted a deeper reflection on the use of humor within the realm of ministry. Mega-church pastor Josh Howerton found himself at the center of a Twitter storm following a gender-based joke he made during a ..read more

In my four decades of ministry experience, I’ve seen churches of all sizes navigate through sunny and stormy weather alike. One of the most challenging climates to navigate is the financial strain caused by economic downturns. Churches are not immune to economic cycles and the despair they can bring with them. Understanding the Impact of ..read more

Why do churches hesitate to lead an annual giving campaign? It’s a curious question, isn’t it? I have served in ministry across continents for four decades. I’ve seen a few themes that cause this hesitation. Whether it’s in Australia, where I pastored for 30 years, or in my ministry experiences in Asia, Africa, Europe, and ..read more

A church succession plan template helps guide a church through a pastoral succession and answers these critical questions. What’s our succession plan? Who’s the next pastor? What’s next for our church? And what’s next for me as I hand over my church? You will ask many questions in a succession process. A church succession plan ..read more

In 2009 Dianne and I began our succession planning. After decades of pastoring in our church, C3 Church Hepburn Heights, we were keen to move into the next phase of our lives. Di and I were both hungry to transition our church, our incoming pastors, and ourselves successfully into the next era. We studied succession ..read more

When Jesus said, Go and make disciples He gave the church a clear mandate to spread the gospel and bring people into the Kingdom. Over the last 20 years, pastors have been wrestling with many questions about how to make disciples. There have been discussions about discipleship definitions, pathways, and communities. Let’s explore some of ..read more

Technology has transformed how people connect with churches today from attending services virtually to engaging on social media. The rise of mobile devices has also digitized how church members tithe and give. As more church members prefer the convenience of online, mobile, and text giving, implementing a modern digital solution is key for churches. The ..read more

Listen to the Build a Leadership Pipeline podcast here: Apple Spotify Google Podcasts Audible Amazon Music Pocketcasts If you have trouble finding the podcast click here to access the RSS link I Love Podcasts I am an avid listener to podcasts when I am in my car, at the gym, or on a walk. Podcasts ..read more

I’ve wanted to get into podcasting for some years. I am familiar with producing online content as I’ve produced video and audio content for the Hub over the last 7 years. In recent years I’ve spoken at online conferences including That Church Conference, Worship Summit Live, First Impressions Conference, and others. Also, I’ve been interviewed ..read more

Is Logos Bible Software Worth the Investment for Pastors? I think this is one of the most asked questions about the popular and brilliant but expensive Logos Bible Software. I’ve been using Logos since the 1990s when it was on floppy disks. Yes, that’s right, floppy disks. The first version of Logos Bible Software was […] The post Is Logos Bible Software Worth the Investment for Pastors? appeared first on Grow a Healthy Church ..read more