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2020: Will the Rude Awakening Lead to a Great Awakening?

If you're bewildered by what God has been doing in 2020, you are not alone. The pandemic has brought us deaths, lockdowns, masks, social distancing, closed businesses and churches, widespread…

Jim Buchan November 22, 2020

Hands using pruning shears on green leaves.

Church Health & Growth Inspiration

The Megachurch That Got Pruned

Picture a church that had 32,000 members - and lost 22,000 of them in just one day. Even worse, it soon was down to only 300 people. Although this sounds…

Jim Buchan November 19, 2020

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Lukewarm Christians vs. Zealous Radicals

In a sporting event, it's not always the most talented team that wins. Often it's the team that has the most desire…zeal…commitment. The team that wants victory the most. That's…

Jim Buchan July 9, 2020

Angry man shouting while holding a book.

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Do You Know What Spirit You’re Of?

Although the Bible is filled with helpful wisdom from cover to cover (2 Timothy 3:16), some passages are timelier than others. In today's world of racial and political tension, I…

Jim Buchan June 27, 2020

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Regaining an Understanding of True Ministry

I have a friend who says God is calling him to start a church. While I generally applaud those who claim to be following the Lord's call on their life,…

Jim Buchan May 31, 2020

Curly-haired sheep with a focused expression.

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

How COVID-19 Revealed ‘Sheep Without a Shepherd’

A friend recently presented me with a horrifying word picture. "During the pandemic, I've encountered many people who seem like sheep without a shepherd - even Christians." She was referring…

Jim Buchan May 24, 2020