November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Church & Ministry
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Make the Jump!
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Harness the Opportunity: It’s Time to Plan for Growth Again
Crisis is always an opportunity. History proves the church can grow through and after a pandemic. I will not let this crisis kill my faith.
The ABCs of Chasing Strays
Like it or not, many seats remain empty on Sunday morning, and rather than stew about it, we should do something about it. Now is the time to…
The Power of Human Touch
There's an incredible connection between in-person church attendance and spiritual, mental, and physical health.
Why Are Numbers Important to Church Leaders?
Numbers can create tension or conflict between church leaders based on who is higher on a list. Our concentration needs to be on the positive impact of the…
Church Survey: Facts and Figures from a Funky Year
The year 2020 was, well . . . different! And, because of that, we knew it was super important to capture the stories and statistics from 2020 to…
Measure What Matters
As elders we also measure what matters. What should be important to us? What should we be measuring?
I’m Expecting an Awakening!
As we exit the pandemic, we have a fresh understanding of what people truly need and how to fill it with the message of Jesus.
New Normals or Old Normals (or Both)?
Hearing people use the phrase "new normal" has been like the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard to me. Still, I sometimes find certain cultural changes can be…
Be Faithful with the ‘Few’
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