Our Latest Blog Posts
Check out the topics, ideas and insights we’ve gathered to help you as you navigate seasons of growth and change.
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 [...]
Five Surprising Insights about the Unchurched
This article was originally published at ThomRainer.com on 12/12/16. 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, Art, and Jess; and ten grandchildren. Dr. Read More [...]
Happy New Year!
As we, at NL Moore & Associates, look forward to the new year, we pause to thank God for his continued graciousness and goodness, and pray this day and the days ahead hold many blessings Read More [...]
Merry Christmas from NL Moore & Associates
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Read More [...]
The Main Reason People Don’t Become Church Members
Dan Reiland is the executive pastor at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This article was originally published on Reiland’s blog, Developing Church Leaders. Church membership should not consist of rules designed to keep people out, but ramps to help Read More [...]
NL Moore & Associates Announces Community Pastor Search
NL Moore & Associates is pleased to announce it is working with Mountain Springs Church (mountainsprings.org) in Colorado Springs, CO in its search for a Community Pastor. Mountain Springs Church is ready to welcome a Read More [...]
The Humble Leader
We are pleased to repost, with permission, this blog by Kevin DeYoung. Kevin is senior pastor of University Reformed Church (PCA) in East Lansing, Michigan, near Michigan State University. He and his wife Trisha have Read More [...]
NL Moore & Associates Announces District Superintendent Search
NL Moore & Associates is pleased to announce it is working with the Evangelical Free Church of America’s North Central District in Minneapolis, MN in its search for a new District Superintendent. This is a Read More [...]
Correcting A Toxic Culture
Dan Reiland is the Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church, Atlanta, Georgia. This, and other inspiring articles, can be found on his blog at danreiland.com. With his permission, we are reposting this excellent blog article. All churches Read More [...]
Communicate Your Vision in a Compelling Way
Thank you to Pastor Dan Reiland for giving permission to repost his blog article. Dan Reiland is the Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church, Atlanta, Georgia. This, and other inspiring articles, can be found on his blog Read More [...]