Today we start pastor appreciation month (I think pastors might be the only ones that know about it). But we are kicking off a few episodes interviewing pastors like you in the trenches – what they’re doing, learning, and how God is showing up. Today we have a great conversation with David Kling from Covenant Presbyterian Church

No matter what new church vision or ministry comes along, there’s always a guy in the back of the room saying: that’s great, but how do we pay for it? Today we finish up our momentum series by talking about how to fund the vision: capital campaigns, weekly giving, and more.

Have you ever eaten at a restaurant and it was such a great experience, you told all your friends about it? Did you have to strategize and think about it? No. It just came up in normal conversation. What if, that’s the key to sparking momentum in your ministry?

Momentum is a bit of a mystery. How do you capture it? How do you know you have it? Is there a way to drive it? When it comes to church life, if you focus on this 4-legged stool of ministry, there’s a good chance you’ll generate momentum.

It’s launch time in our churches as we adjust to the new rhythm of back-to-school life. And some pastors have been asking: what are the most important things we should be working on this time of year? Today we have 4 critical focal points as you consider how to faithfully approach this Fall.

Today we’re talking about a real time ministry challenge at my church, how it happened, and what we’re going to do about it. Healthy bodies sometimes get infections. It's all about early treatment so it doesn't compromise overall health.

In this digital age, why is it so hard to find great worship resources like sermon illustrations, and liturgy? Well, it just got a whole lot easier. Today we talk with the Founder of The Pastor’s Workshop, Stuart Strachan, about how his non-profit can make your weekly worship prep life easier.

It’s one thing to realize you need to have a hard conversation with someone at church. Yes, you can try to just ignore the situation, but if you do, you may find people stop following you as a leader. 3 steps to handling difficult conversations NOW.

What do you daydream about in the life of the church? If you could wave a magic wand and move the ministry forward, what would need to happen? And, what if those dreams are God-breathed? We’re talking about putting dreams into action by cultivating strategic vision

Do you sometimes wonder how to plan Sunday mornings or seasons of the church a few weeks or months out? It’s tough when you feel you’re trapped by the everyday grind. But, it may not be as complicated as you think. 3 ways to strengthen your planning - and your leadership