Articles on Strategy
Every church needs to have a strategy of how they want to do ministry. Foundational in deriving your strategy is your church’s culture and your place in the church universal in delivering the gospel to the lost. What is your ministry strategy?
How To Staff When Nobody’s Coming To Church
Emerging new church trends and how to navigate them. Attendance slipping at your church? You are not alone. The ground is shifting, but there is a way forward. In this session, William will share [...]
3 Ways to Protect Kids for VBS
Simple screening, selection, and supervision tips that will keep your church's kids safer Summer is fast approaching and that means Vacation Bible School (VBS) is coming soon. Church and ministry leaders are already working [...]
Cultivating the Leader Heart of Jesus
For years I avoided reading or learning too much about leadership. The topic made me afraid … afraid to feel inadequate … to become overly ambitious … to feed my ego…to get stressed and [...]
The Secret of Jesus’ Easy Yoke
A ministry friend of mine was late for his appointment with me. He finally arrived breathless as he explained that 24 hours in a day just isn't enough! He was trying so hard to [...]
Mastering Ministry Stress Before It Masters You
Join us for an enlightening webinar where we will explore practical ways to reduce stress and increase resilience in our daily and ministry lives. Discover how combining wisdom from the Bible with [...]
Mastering the Art of Consistency: Raising Your Habits to Reflect Your Calling
I’m a massive fan of J.S. Bach. Arguably the greatest composer who ever lived, his music fills the room whenever I write. Bach was a man of faith who famously signed each of his [...]
The Conversation Everyone is Having that No One is Talking About
by Stan Endicott and Dave Rhodes The Conversation Everyone is Having that No One is Talking About What might that be? The Answer: People In Your Church Who Are 55+ They are present but [...]
Church Security, Safety, Medical Response—A Senior Pastor’s Primer
When the Lord opens the door for me to talk, consult, and train with churches, classically I am talking to church administrators, facilities managers, executive pastors, and the staff member or volunteer that is [...]
Leader Care Matters For Your Church
The fall of a leader is one of the greatest financial risks for a church. I’m not referring simply to headline-grabbing moral failures. Certainly, a breach of trust of that magnitude does tend to [...]
How Ego and Blind Spots Hold Churches Back from Fulfilling Their Highest Potential
Churches, face unique challenges in their mission to serve their communities, foster spiritual growth, and maintain operational effectiveness. As an Executive Pastor you play a crucial role in guiding your congregation toward growth and [...]
Merging Churches: Legal and Insurance Considerations
Church mergers are increasingly common, especially with the rise of the multisite model. While mergers can be strategic for growth, they also carry risks. If your board is considering a merger, it's crucial to [...]
Six Truths & One Exaggeration on Launching New Locations
Sir Isaac Newton established that P=MV. Momentum (P) is directly proportional to the object’s mass (M) and velocity (V). The formula applies as much to a growing church as it does for [...]
Ministry Myth Busters—4 Leadership Myths that Hold Your Team Back
Great leaders know that a critical part of their job is clearing the way for their team to be successful. We want to tear down the roadblocks in their way and propel [...]
4 Principles for Creating a Culture of Accountability
We've all been there ... We had a great meeting. We built a great plan. And then days or weeks later we discover no one has taken action. Why do so many [...]
Elevating a New Standard for Leader Care
ECFA wants to see leader care climb to a new level, resulting in healthier pastors and in church boards that are more engaged with their pastor’s total wellbeing. Far too many pastors [...]
Facility Costs in a Church Merger
Hey Fletch … Our church is talking about merging with another church. We would be the lead and adopt their church. We are a setup/teardown church, and they have a paid-off building. I’m working [...]
How to Love the Life You Already Have
Most of us pastors and the majority of the people who sit in our pews think the secret to being happy is to finally get the circumstances we want from our life. For [...]
Is Your Church Eligible for a Security Enhancement Grant from FEMA?
Eligible churches and other nonprofits can apply for the annual FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). If awarded, the church can receive up to $150,000 per site for target hardening against potential terrorist or [...]
Keys to a Healthy, Successful and Flourishing Church Merger
Several years ago, I stood in the back of our newest campus during the campus’s first baptism service. This campus was a merger with a 15-year-old church that had lost its evangelistic effectiveness. An [...]
Clear Priorities Drive Good Decisions
Your decisions create the story of your life. And while nobody plans to complicate their life with bad decisions, far too many people have no plan to make good decisions. Andy Stanley in Better [...]
Despondent over Lack of Fruit in Ministry
I’m no stranger to disillusionment in ministry. For 47 years I’ve served the Lord in a variety of roles: church staff member, seminar leader, Christian university professor, and writer. Not every position has panned [...]
Be the Unicorn
William will unpack his latest book, Be the Unicorn. The book addresses the questions of, How do I stand out? and How do I become irreplaceable? William bases the answers on his [...]
How to Build Strong Teams
Leading a team made up of diverse individuals is always a challenge. Balancing different work styles and approaches requires ongoing communication, empathy and flexibility. Successful leadership involves fostering an environment where team [...]
Talking to Visitors
Hey Fletch—We have a lot of people who visit our church but they don’t come back. We send out letters and emails to newcomers. Apparently these are not working. Any thoughts? Fletch—I stumbled on [...]