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Your Congregation’s Mission and the CAT
“Missional” engagement in the church is a hot topic. Many pastors wonder how to shift their congregation from an attractional model Read More [...]
Top 10 Ways to Improve your Pastoral Resume
As a search consultant I look at pastoral resumes every day. Some are terrific and some, well…not so much. Pastors often Read More [...]
Finding Courage: Engaging Your Board in the Succession Conversation
Pastor John Larson and his wife Ruth Ann "passed the baton of leadership" this past year after 34 years years of Read More [...]
Starting: Before the Cat is Out of the Bag
After planting a church and nurturing it for 34 years, Pastor John Larson and his wife Ruth Ann “passed the baton” Read More [...]
Succession–Quiet Panic
Succession is a topic that sends a shudder through many long-tenured Senior Pastors. After years of faithful service in one church, Read More [...]
Five Ways Pastors Can Make Better Decisions About Their “Best Play” in Ministry
I have the highest respect for those called to pastoral ministry, and I want to see the local church thrive. But Read More [...]
Organizational Intelligence and Four Kinds of Churches: Which One Are You?
About eight years ago I was introduced to a gentleman named Russ Crabtree. Russ was a successful church consultant who had, Read More [...]
NL Moore & Associates Announces Executive Pastor Search
NL Moore & Associates is pleased to announce it is working with The Grove Church (Maple Grove, MN) in its Executive Pastor search. This church of 650 people is on the cusp of a dynamic Read More [...]
10 Reasons Churches Don’t Reach Millennials (Part 2)
Frank Powell has graciously given us permission to repost his article. Last week we posted part 1 of this post which contained five significant reasons churches have difficutly reaching millennials. This is the conclusion and contains the Read More [...]
10 Reasons Churches Don’t Reach Millennials (Part 1)
Frank Powell has graciously given us permission to repost this article. It gives excellent insight into how to reach millennials. We have broken his orignal 10 reasons into two parts, so don't miss next week. Read More [...]
Six Statements That Can Kill A Church
We are pleased to repost this article which was originally published at ThomRainer.com on 1/9/17. Thom S. Rainer serves as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Among his greatest joys are his family: his wife Nellie Jo; three sons, Sam, Read More [...]
NL Moore & Associates Announces Senior Pastor Search
NL Moore & Associates is pleased to announce it is working with Austin Oaks Church in Austin, TX in its Senior Pastor Search. An exceptional opportunity awaits the right leader who can lead this strong, Read More [...]
Ten Benefits of Congregational Assessment
Churches will benefit from a Congregational Assessment. Here are 10 reasons why: Leaders are empowered to make better decisions with more confidence. Assessment provides leadership with a unified perspective on the overall health and vitality Read More [...]
NL Moore & Associates Announces Senior Pastor Search
NL Moore & Associates is pleased to announce it is working with GracePoint Church in Bismarck, North Dakota in its Senior Pastor Search. It’s an exciting time in the life of GracePoint Church (www.gracepoint.life), and Read More [...]
Common Mistakes Search Teams Make
For the past decade I have spent a majority of my vocational life working in the world of pastoral succession planning and search. I thoroughly enjoy serving alongside the good, godly people who make up Read More [...]
Asking the Right Questions then Discovering the Best Answers
We are pleased to repost this valuable blog which was originally posted on July 18, 2016 on Michael Perry's blog Practical Leadership for those on the Ground. You can find his blog at leadership25.com. I Read More [...]