10 Personal Questions to Help You Start The New Year Well By Dan Reiland Reflection is good for the soul. Personal reflection is even better if you act on it. You may not be an “end of the year – take a two-day retreat in the mountains” kind of person. I’m not either. I can

Pursuing the Dechurched By Jim Davis Lead Pastor, Orlando Grace Church As the pastor of a local church, I have a passion to reach lost people with the gospel, but in particular, because of where I am, Orlando, Florida, I have a passion to reach those who consider themselves dechurched—that is, people who once attended

5 Ways Your Life As a Disciple Shapes Your Effectiveness As A Leader By Dan Reiland You are first a disciple of Jesus before you are a leader for Jesus. The values, tone, and purpose of your leadership is shaped by the quality and depth of your discipleship. Think about how you have been discipled as a follower of

7 Questions Pastors Should Ask Before Leaving A Church Are you considering a change? Transitioning from one church to another is one of the most difficult decisions any leader can make. It’s tough to know how and when to leave. Waiting until a termination or when the circumstances are so toxic you must escape is