Common story: First Church gets a new minister – Pastor Joe. He’s not a very good communicator. People start leaving. Within two years attendance has dropped by half. Giving is down by a third. First Church descends into a malaise. Eventually Pastor Joe is fired and the search for his replacement begins. A year later … Continue reading "Church for Men 20: Church Growth – It’s All About the Pastor"

I’m noticing a growing trend – Christian men quietly admitting they do not like going to church. More than half of the committed Christian men I talk to, when asked, will tell me they do not like churchgoing. They come to me after I speak. They admit their dissatisfaction in hushed tones. They love God … Continue reading "Church for Men 19: Can A Man Love God but Hate Going to Church?"