Author: marcusjcarlson

Habits of Healthy Churches: 7 Practices to Transform Your Church Culture. Here you learn more about the book and how to get your copy. The official book launch is Wednesday October 26, 2022! About the BookHow to OrderReviewsHow you can Help About the Book Author and leadership guru, Patrick Lencioni notes, “the single greatest advantage […]

Characteristics of Closed Systems In both my life and work, I have worked with, belonged to and encountered a variety of organizational systems. Unfortunately, in that time I have experienced a number of closed systems. Closed systems are by nature unhealthy, even if they or others believe them to be healthy. There are a variety […]

One of the things I have to say far too often in ministry is that kids are off limits. Its not just ministry, the minor and young adult children of any leader should be off limits. Pastors, church staff, presidents, CEO’s, politicians etc. Kids did not sign up for these roles and should always be […]

I often get asked  why it is that I love orange so much. When I am asked, I generally offer one of a couple responses, but decided that it would be fun to write a blog about why I enjoy the color orange so much.  1. I have always liked the color orange. It is […]

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My 2022 Israel trip is getting closer! Click here to learn more! The trip is November 7-16, 2022. There are three optional extensions for an additional cost. Marcus will be leading/participating in the Cairo and the Route of the Exodus extension, November 16-22.

Everyone should have at least on main gig and a side hustle. That is, everyone should consider multiple streams of income and having at least one main job and at least one side job. Not only does this help with income, but it allows you to learn and grow as you work in different capacities. […]

A very important article I wrote for the ministry I lead, Preparing for Amazement Ministries: Its time to Sound the Alarm The Church in the U.S. is in Trouble, Big Trouble http://amazed15.org/its-time-to-sound-the-alarm

One of the aspects of my personal ministry is leading spiritual travel. Spiritual Travel is travel with the purpose of deepening your faith. It is a more than Christian travel or travel to Christian places. Spiritual travel combines the historic, cultural and spiritual into one trip. Leading these trips and watching people learn, relax and […]

Our 2021 Israel trip is getting ready to leave, but we are gearing up for our 2022 trip! Click here to learn more! The trip is November 7-16, 2022. There are three optional extensions for an additional cost. Marcus will be leading/participating in the Cairo and the Route of the Exodus extension, November 16-22.