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Saving Your Church from Itself: Six Subtle Behaviors That Tear Teams Apart and How to Stop Them

Saving Your Church from Itself: Six Subtle Behaviors That Tear Teams Apart and How to Stop Them

by Chris Sonksen

As a coach and mentor to hundreds of pastors, Chris Sonksen has had a front-row seat to the unfortunate outcomes when a team member begins to drift from the vision of the church and the leader they serve. But the good news is, these situations never come out of left field. There are always warning signs that, if heeded, allow church leaders to rise to the ch… Read more…

Quit Church: Because Your Life Would Be Better if You Did
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Quit Church: Because Your Life Would Be Better if You Did

by Chris Sonksen and Dean Gallagher

Narrated by Sonksen, Chris

Let's face it. Church isn't working. We hear sermons about the abundant life Jesus promised, but how many of us are actually living it? How many of our churches are thriving? How many people in our congregations are experiencing God's blessings? Maybe it's time to call it quits. Quit church? Well, not exactly.  Drawing from his experienc… Read more…

When Your Church Feels Stuck: 7 Unavoidable Questions Every Leader Must Answer

When Your Church Feels Stuck: 7 Unavoidable Questions Every Leader Must Answer

by Chris Sonksen

Every pastor wants their church to grow, but the reality is that most churches are stagnant or shrinking, leaving most pastors frustrated, weary, and discouraged. They continue to search for answers at conferences, in books, and on websites, but they don't find them. They don't realize that the answers that can actually make a difference in their min… Read more…