Author Archives: Brad Bridges

Brad Bridges
Brad Bridges is the Vice President of the Malphurs Group and Faculty member at Trinity International University. He coaches leaders and consults with organizations to accelerate strategic leadership. He and his wife Lindsey have three children and reside near Chicago, IL.
Why You Need to Stop Doing Good Things

Why You Need to Stop Doing Good Things

Buffer You can’t do everything. You just can’t….and you know that. I know that. So why do we all struggle to let go of what isn’t working? I think we get comfortable in our routines. We like repetition. We like to know what’s coming. However, you may not be very comfortable evaluating your routines. I’m not. It requires change. It ... Read More »

The Shifting Denominational Trends in the American Church

The Shifting Denominational Trends in the American Church

Buffer Have you noticed some of the recent changes within denominations in the United States? It is fascinating to step back and observe the seismic shifts sweeping through many different circles. These trends aren’t bound to any one denomination or church group, but have been increasingly occurring year after year. As the culture changes and church leaders alter their methodology, these shifting ... Read More »

The Cult of Celebrity in the American Church

The Cult of Celebrity in the American Church

Buffer For whatever reason, we always find a way to enamor ourselves with celebrities. People of virtually all backgrounds, ethnicities, age, gender, or religious affiliation gravitate towards at least a few famous people. But have you ever stopped to think about the cult of celebrity on the local church? On society in general? You may not ever actually meet that ... Read More »

11 Top Blog Posts from 2015 by Brad Bridges

11 Top Blog Posts from 2015 by Brad Bridges

Buffer 2015 has come to a close. As you anticipate the new year ahead, you may be reflecting on your 2015 and what things you have to celebrate, be grateful for, and learn from. I’ve composed a list of the some of my most visited blog posts for you to check out from the past year… in case you missed ... Read More »

8 Steps to Accomplish More by Doing Less

8 Steps to Accomplish More by Doing Less

Buffer Do less to accomplish more. I’ve always hated that phrase. It sounds overly simplistic. It sounds like someone who has had life handed to them on a silver platter decided to do whatever they wanted “because they could.” We would usually try to do more, not less. What if we can actually accomplish more by doing less? But the ... Read More »

13 Process Improvement Tools Leadership Coaches Recommend

13 Process Improvement Tools Leadership Coaches Recommend

Buffer You can’t do everything. Your tools can’t do everything for you. That’s why one of the best leadership coaching questions a leadership coach can ask is: What tools are out there to improve your process(es)? Specifically, what process improvement tools are you not using that you could use? Asking this question can unlock potential in the mind of the person ... Read More »

10 Startling Tips to Ignite Missional Living in Your Community

10 Startling Tips to Ignite Missional Living in Your Community

Buffer You’ll never engage in intentional missional outreach in your church. Wait. That can’t be right, can it? Well…it may not mean what you think it does, so read on. Missional outreach doesn’t occur in the church building. It also doesn’t occur in the church members. So if it doesn’t occur in the building or in the members, where does it ... Read More »

7 Common Mistakes in Church Mobilization

7 Common Mistakes in Church Mobilization

Buffer Your church will handle mobilization in different ways than mine — no two churches are the same. And while each church may handle things differently, there are some common mistakes in church mobilization that frequently occur by pastors and other Christian leaders. Mistakes that may not be apparent and mistakes that may be glaring.  If you forget to pay attention ... Read More »

26 Innovative Community Outreach Ideas for Pastors 

26 Innovative Community Outreach Ideas for Pastors 

Buffer If you hope to impact your community, you have to take the time to serve your community. Does it sound easier than it looks? These innovative community outreach ideas for pastors looking to engage their community are intensely practical, easy to utilize, and examples from pastors all over the country. Take a look and see what outreach ideas might ... Read More »

10 Misconceptions About Mental Illness and Faith

10 Misconceptions About Mental Illness and Faith

Buffer Everyone seems to have an opinion about mental illness these days. My post on mental health and the church generated a heavy response from pastors and other church leaders struggling with how to more properly respond and care for those dealing with mental illness. But I find that some of the same old misconceptions about mental illness and faith ... Read More »