by Derek Sanford | Sep 29, 2024 | Podcast
Is loud worship music unspiritual? | How to know if God has released you to move on to something new | Piloting new things Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle discuss why worship music is often loud and how to handle preferences within the...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 23, 2024 | Articles
Cut Back, Clear Out, Pay Off: A Pastor’s Guide to Rejecting the Myth of More As pastors, we are well-acquainted with the pervasive pressures of modern life, where the myth that “more is always better” seems to infiltrate every aspect of our existence. It...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 20, 2024 | Podcast
Should we sing worship songs from churches we don’t agree with? | How to know if it’s time to make big changes at your church | Setting short-term goals Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle dive into the controversy around singing songs from churches...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 16, 2024 | Articles
Christianity is facing a profound crisis in America. The world continues its downward spiral, and people, lost and desperate, are seeking something solid to hold onto. A mental health crisis is robbing a generation from dreaming about the future. Yet, fewer and fewer...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 9, 2024 | Podcast
CS Lewis or Taylor Swift | Do Christians have to side with Israel? | 5 mind-shifts about Re-Inventing Church | How to design LOVE in Episode Summary In this episode Danielle tests Derek to see if he can tell the difference between Taylor Swift song lyrics and...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 9, 2024 | Podcast
Episode Summary Join Derek Sanford and Danielle Hartland as they kick off the Reinventing Church podcast, exploring their church’s shift from an attractional model to a disciple-making ministry. In this introductionary episode, learn about the format of this...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 1, 2024 | Articles
It was a strange time to have a team vision session because it felt more like we were in survival mode than future mode. The state of the world was making it very difficult to look ahead. It was January 21, 2021, and our church leadership team had brought in a couple...
by Derek Sanford | Aug 30, 2024 | Articles
As pastors, we often carry the dual burden of shepherding our congregations spiritually while also managing the practical realities of life, including financial stewardship. It’s no secret that personal financial health can significantly impact our ability to...
by Derek Sanford | Jul 29, 2024 | Articles
Like everyone else, I’ve seen the video of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in what is said to be a mocking depiction of Jesus’ last supper with drag queens and other sexually charged characters. The Olympics X account has since posted that the scene was...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 5, 2024 | Articles
Feedback is invaluable. Regular feedback makes everyone better. It is especially valuable for volunteer leaders who are serving on your teams. For many volunteer leaders, they have important jobs outside the church space, but ministry is a new arena for them. It is...
