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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 ("come and see") to missional model (“go and be”). The following article has some 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 ask me to offer suggestions for improvement. So here are my top ten ways 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 faithful ministry. NL Moore & Associates walked along side John, Ruth Ann and their 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” of leadership this past year. NL Moore & Associates was privileged to walk with 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, the Pastor (and spouse) is entering into uncharted territory. They may wrestle with a 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 during the last decade I have observed that pastors spend so much time focused 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, a few years earlier, co-authored a book titled The Elephant in the Boardroom, speaking Read More [...]