Tag Archives: Church leadership

7 Complexities of Expanding the Kingdom of God

The Urgent Call to Stop Being Gatherers and Start Being Expanders The statistics are sobering: 40 churches a day are closing in America. This is not just a crisis—it’s a spiritual emergency. The church is being outmaneuvered, outflanked, and outlasted … Continue reading

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Choose Life: Why Churches Die (and How They Don’t Have To)

“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” (Deuteronomy 30:19, NIV) Moses’ words were not spoken to individuals alone—they were spoken to a Local Faith Community … Continue reading

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5 Types of People in Every Bullied Church (And How David Shows Us the Way Out)

By Doc Smith, Eagles In LeadershipMarch 23, 2026 Every pastor has walked into that church—a spiritual hostage crisis. Worship feels obligatory, decisions flow from one domineering voice, and fear hangs thicker than incense. I’ve consulted thriving American and global churches … Continue reading

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Transformed Interviews Wayne Elsey – Almost Isn't Good Enough!

We are thrilled to share with you our interview with Wayne Elsey, author of the amazing book,  Almost Isn’t Good Enough.  Almost Isn’t Good Enough  is call to live out the compassion of Jesus’ heart in a world of suffering … Continue reading

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Signs of Impending Death in an Urban Church

Visit most any urban church in America and you will often find a small group of people rattling around in a large facility. The “glory days” for the church have passed them by and things are currently being held together … Continue reading

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What Should We Be Doing During Transition?

Resurrecting a dying church is much like working in an ER. The dying patient may have many medical problems, but in order to keep them alive, priorities are made on those wounds and injuries that are most life threatening. As … Continue reading

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