Porn wreaks havoc on every church. Some people cower in shame and fear, hoping that they …
Resources for Leadership
Addictions are typically associated with alcohol and drug abuse, but when we dig deep into the …
Counseling Tools – The Pastor as Counselor
I imagine you or someone you know has said or thought one of the following statements …
Planting healthy: The gift of rest
The Lord gives good gifts. Few people would likely disagree with this claim. He gives love, …
It has been said that pride is the original and underlying issue for any sin—a willful …
Six surprising traits of effective pastors
I have looked at characteristics of effective pastorsfrom different perspectives over the past few years. But this …
7 helpful tips for using social media for church
Organizations across the world have integrated social media into their culture at a breathtaking rate. I …
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How to Create an Online Presence
Never has there been easier ways for local churches to get their messages out to more …
How to Brand Your Church Plant
I think most of us would agree that a logo is far from the most important …
Nuts and Bolts – Constitution and Bylaws
Is there any less desirable task for a church planter than writing a Constitution and Bylaws? …
Details, details, details. There are people for whom details come naturally. I am not one of …
Human beings were built with limits. God didn’t design you to be a superhero. You and …
How to shepherd your children | NAMB
Most pastors would affirm our priority is first to shepherd our family, and then to shepherd …
How to plant a church without losing your family
One of the great things about YouTube is the fact that anyone can post a video. …
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Pastor Dad: How to Lead a Family Devotion
Each evening at exactly 7:00 pm, my wife and I call our children downstairs for a …
Missional vs. Attractional: Which is Right?
Since Riverbend started in 2009, I have heard many who support a missional over attractional philosophy …
A Simple and Highly Effective Strategy to Get Church Guests to Return
There are so many elements that determine if guests will return to your church after a …
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Church Planting Essentials pt. 3
Essential 3: You need money. It takes money to plant a church. There is no way …
Church Planting Essentials pt. 1
No one is ever “officially ready” to plant a church, but there are essentials that help …
How To Mobilize College Students to Live On Mission
College students are flakey, immature, ignorant and the best missionaries to grace the church. Sure, you …
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Top Ten Things To Do When Planting On or Near a College Campus
In the last few years there has been a lot more focus on planting on or …
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Church planters tend to have an image problem. It is said, sometime joking and sometimes serious, …
Avoiding Disappointment Distraction
At Buck Run, we designate June as a special month of Wednesday night events, most of …
How to thrive during pastoral challenges
When Paul described the burden of ministry that God has given us, he concluded by asking …
How to make the most of an apprenticeship at your church
With the recent emphasis in church planting among evangelicals, there is now more than ever a …
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In a blog post yesterday Slavery: We Must End It, I wrote about the Christian’s responsibility …
Do Christians have a role in addressing slavery?
Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy …
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3 reasons why I am a missionary coach
“Do you think coaching will be around a few years from now or will it be …
Embracing Fierce Conversations: Two Important Lessons for Coaches
“While no single conversation is guaranteed to change the trajectory of a career, a company, a …
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8 ways coaches help leaders who are stuck
In the coastal region of South Carolina where I live, there is a sticky type of …
Generosity as a Church: Releasing Your Best
How much should a church give to church planting or missions in general? Should a church …