Nobody craves failure. Especially not leaders. But why don’t leaders achieve the kind of success they desire? More significantly, why do leaders fail?... Read More...
Keeping the books straight is an important task, as anyone of us knows who has worked for any length of time in charitable organizations. The careful oversight that is in place via a board of deacons or elders creates needed accountability. Openness of how giving is being used, how much is going to missional projects versus brick and mortar, for example, makes a difference.
Let me give you a few jaw-dropping statistics: Nearly 4,000 churches close every year. Since 1985 every denomination has experienced a decline in ... Read More...