We start here by clarifying what it means to be a healthy, growing, and sustainable church.

We must avoid the tendency to rush into work. Prayer must be our first work.

Churches with fewer than 100 people are at risk of becoming unsustainable. The goal is not about attendance and finances; it is about being healthy, growing, and sustainable well into the future.

We can do this better by following these 5 principles.

Many view a Christian employment environment as different than other workplaces. In some ways, that is true and not true.

When there is not adequate clarity on the front end, there will be problems on the back end.

Good compensation strategies in Christian organizations need both spiritual and strategic leadership.

Here we learn from Barnabas to balance both encouragement and exhortation.

Being positive is a good thing except when issues need to be addressed. Then clarity and courage are needed.

Going beyond the "I know a guy" strategy can lead to stronger searches and better outcomes.