A Backslidden Minister In My Church

Aug 27, 2013

It never crossed Pastor Nelson’s mind that he would need to revoke the ordination of one of his ministers.  During the four years of hi...

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Ecclesiastical Authority of the Pastor and Lawsuits

Aug 22, 2013

Protecting Your Ministry is of Absolute Importance! A few days ago I had a conversation with a pastor who was ousted from his own church by the church...

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3 Causes of Burnout and How to Fix It

Aug 19, 2013

  It had only been a year and a half from the day I started my church and already, I was feeling burned out.  I thought it would be bigger a...

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The Refundable Tithe Dilemma

Sep 30, 2014

Refunding a tithe or any other type of contribution to a church may have tax consequences for the giver. Moreover, the church needs to take certain du...

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Getting the Left Foot of Fellowship

Aug 06, 2013

Today, I want to begin with a story I often share at my Ultimate Church Structure conferences.  Has there ever been a time in our national histor...

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Before You Write a Paycheck; Do This

Jul 30, 2013

  Not too long ago, I was in Charlotte, NC speaking at a conference.  During our morning break a pastor told me about the growth their churc...

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6 Weird Donations and How to Handle Them

Jul 22, 2013

Giving to churches transpires in many ways.  What do you do if a donation comes to your church that is weird or unusual?  What if someone do...

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North Carolina Pastor Ordered to Pay IRS $85,000.00

Jul 15, 2013

Hearing from a judge that you have to pay the IRS $85,000.00 is not easy for anyone.  It was especially hard for the pastor in North Carolina bec...

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5 Thoughts on Same-Sex Marriage and the Church

Jul 18, 2013

By now most ministers and leaders have heard that the Supreme Court issued a ruling on June 26, 2013, that will have far-reaching consequences for bot...

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