The average church size is shrinking. Lifeway Research reported that in 2000, 45% of churches had fewer than 100 in weekly attendance but by 2021, that number had climbed to 65%. Should a shrinking church sound the alarm? Absolutely not! Jesus masterfully proclaimed the church’s global mission to 11 disciples. He didn’t wait to relay […]
We all need a break—from burnout
We’ve all experienced burnout. Maybe your burnout story involves being overworked, cutting a vacation short due to an emergency, or navigating a family crisis. Maybe it’s a result of Covid-19. Ministry burnout often comes over time as a result of multiple events. Take David for example. In 1 Samuel 18-21, we read about David’s marriage […]