It is January again. It is time for New Year resolutions and meticulous planning. Or at least that is what we used to do. Way back in January 2020, none of us had any idea what the year held. As we begin 2021, how do we make plans for our children’s and student ministries? Calendar the
This has been a frustrating year in leadership. 2020 has been challenging for all of us. It has been especially challenging for leaders trying to navigate their organizations through it. That includes pastors and the church. Yet, as I reflect on some of the decisions I have personally had to make this year, I realize some things
Did 2020 cause you to stop dreaming, to stop thinking big? It has for many. It’s why a setback can be a big opportunity. While many have stopped dreaming, you still can. It’s why we’re encouraging every pastor to re-engage with thinking big and envisioning what could be in 2021. That’s what followers of Jesus
While you’re probably amazed you’ve (almost) survived 2020 as a leader, if you’re thinking ahead like most leaders, you realize 2021 is just around the corner. How on earth do you plan in an environment like this? While no one knows the future, that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare. And while I have no greater
I could begin this article with another cliché about 2020, but I won’t. Pastors are ready to move forward. Church members are ready to move forward. Indeed, it’s time to move forward. In that light, I asked pastors a simple question on social media: “What are your prayers for your church for 2021?” I received
As we get closer to the last page of the chapter that is entitled, 2020, you may be feeling discouragement, exhaustion, and you may even feel a little at a loss when you think about what to prioritize in 2021. You may even be at a point where you feel like you don’t have enough energy
I didn’t realize what I had started on the second Sunday of 2019. I had heard in passing about a church that read the same verse at the end of their worship service for an entire year. At the time, it sounded like a good idea. The idea that there would be a consistent message
