I’m Chad

There are two things I am passionate about. Healthy normal-sized churches, and healthy pastors of those normal-sized churches.

For 10 years I’ve been stewarding Productive Pastor and helping others. It’s one of my greatest joys in ministry.

As a bi-vocational pastor and ordained elder in the UMC, I’m in the trenches with you. And I would love the chance to help you have the healthiest ministry you can.

Is My Church Healthy?

Did you know the median sized church in the United States is 60 people on a Sunday? Many normal-sized churches are asking tough questions about what ministry sustainability looks like in our age, but finding resources geared to them is hard.

My first book walks through a framework to identify different places of ministry in need of focus and gives practical paths towards ministry health.

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Is My Church Healthy? (My New Book): PP128
Is My Church Healthy? (My New Book): PP128

Join Chad on Productive Pastor 128 as we explore the Vitality Matrix for church health. Discover key strategies for engagement and sustainability as Chad unveils insights from his upcoming book.

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The relationship between ministry productivity and church health: PP127
The relationship between ministry productivity and church health: PP127

Does ministry productivity have anything to do with a health church?

I say yes!

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My Biggest Productivity Lessons of 2024: PP 126
My Biggest Productivity Lessons of 2024: PP 126

Anyone who is intentional about ministry productivity is always learning lessons. Here are the biggest ones I learned this past year.

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Using Trello for Event Planning: PP125
Using Trello for Event Planning: PP125

How do you create and host better events?

You need a system. 80% of any good event is the exact same task list. Here is how I create and manage event systems in Trello.

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Using Trello for Project Management: PP124
Using Trello for Project Management: PP124

Explore effective project management for ministry using Trello. Learn how to manage tasks, set timelines, and boost productivity through strategic organization and visual workflows.

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My 5 Favorite Items for Ministry Productivity: PP123
My 5 Favorite Items for Ministry Productivity: PP123

What do I use daily for ministry work? I’ve got a handful of tools I can’t imagine not using over the years. Let me share them with you and where you can pick one up if you want to try them out.

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Writing

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The Temptation of Gaining Knowledge
The Temptation of Gaining Knowledge

Is all knowledge good? Perhaps, the better question is what knowledge isn’t useful?

The prophet Jeremiah likes to talk about knowledge, and us listening to his words might be a helpful thing.

Deer Hunting and Experiencing the Power of God.
Deer Hunting and Experiencing the Power of God.

In middle adulthood, I’ve learned God moves a bit like the deer. Small. Right in front of me, but somehow slightly hidden by the environment I am around. If I’m distracted by my own self, or horsing around on my phone, it is easy to not realize God is moving around me.

Can we experience God without experiencing refuge?
Can we experience God without experiencing refuge?

What does it take to experience God?
I am beginning to think one of the key patterns anyone needs to go through is understanding what it means to take refuge in God.

Greek mythology, 2000's Metal-Core, and why churches struggle with any sort of change...
Greek mythology, 2000's Metal-Core, and why churches struggle with any sort of change...

Churches are like living organisms, they need to grow and adapt to thrive. Just as a tree sheds its leaves in winter to prepare for spring, churches must sometimes let go of old traditions to make room for new ones. In this essay, I'll examine how metalcore music and Greek mythology can provide inspiration for churches seeking to revitalize their mission.

Hard-Edged Churches and Mission Field Struggles
Hard-Edged Churches and Mission Field Struggles

What happens when only 40% of people can find a church home?

Hard-Edged Churches are the modern way many of us think of “church”. But in that model, we actually reduce our ability to reach our communities for Jesus Christ.

How things have changed in the local church (without really changing)
How things have changed in the local church (without really changing)

Do you feel like everything has changed in the local church? It has, but not as broadly as might think. Let’s talk about how different generations find positive culture in local churches, and how we can create welcoming places for people of all ages.