There has been no other life that has had more of an impact on the world than that of Jesus Christ. Virtually everyone readily acknowledges that Jesus Christ changed the course of … read more

Personnel related expenses are typically the largest line item found in a church operating budget. Our buildings and our staff are the two primary resources available to us for… read more

Telford UMC is the epitome of a small country church. It sits off State Route 34 in Telford, Tenn. Down the road and across the street is an abandoned train stop along a lonely… read more

John Voelz does not want to tell you what to do, and he certainly doesn’t want you to tell him. What he wants is for leaders to lead with confidence and abandon, and to see… read more

The busyness of Christmas and other end-of-year tasks can make it hard to hit the ground running in a new year. I hear ya. I feel ya, too. Lent came early this year, and Easter… read more

A clergy friend once said to me, “the first three letters in the title of associate pastor should be emphasized the most.” “Why is that?” I asked… read more