The Switzerland Principle

It’s no news flash that we are living in a significantly polarized environment. And it’s made all the worse thanks to our Echo Chambers.  I know of no one who likes them – or who professes to enjoy the fruit they produce. But the fact is, most of us find ourselves tightly locked into one; whether […]

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Change Without Chaos?

I know that creating change without chaos sounds like an oxymoron. But it doesn’t have to be. There are two things every leader needs to remember when considering when and how to make a significant organizational change, be it in focus, strategy, methods, or staffing that will help keep the chaos at bay.  Here they

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Following Jesus in today's cultural climate

How To Win When All Seems Lost!

It’s no newsflash that when it comes to following Jesus we face some strong cultural headwinds. But that’s not a new thing. It’s a new thing in America. But not for Jesus followers. For 2,000 years, cultural rejection and even persecution have been the norm, not the exception. That’s not to minimize the challenges and

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Larry Osborne speaking to a group of pastors at a workshop

Cash Is More Important Than Your Mother (and Church Debt Is Not Always A Bad Thing)

Church Debt Is Not Always A Bad Thing. Cash is more important than your mother. My mom knows it. And agrees. Begrudgingly. OK, maybe that’s not literally true. But cash on hand is far more important than most ministry leaders realize. That’s why instead of using as much money as possible to advance their ministry,

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