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Dr. Layne McDonald
Connect & Online Pastor


Faith-Based Leadership Creativity: Multiplying Leaders in 2025 (Plus Training Video Recommendations)
Christian leadership in 2025 faces a unique challenge: how do we multiply leaders who can think creatively while staying rooted in biblical truth? If you've been wondering how to develop more innovative, faith-driven leaders in your ministry or organization, you're asking the right question. The landscape of Christian leadership is shifting. Churches and faith-based organizations are discovering that traditional leadership models aren't enough anymore. We need leaders who can
Layne McDonald
Oct 314 min read


Family Movie Night: Moana : A Christian Review for Parents and Kids
Planning your next family movie night and wondering if Disney's Moana is a good fit for your Christian household? You're not alone. As parents, we want entertainment that brings our families together without compromising our faith values. Today, we're diving deep into this Moana Christian review to help you make an informed decision for your next movie night. Disney's Moana has captured hearts worldwide with its stunning animation, catchy soundtrack, and inspiring story of
Layne McDonald
Oct 315 min read


Christian Movie Reviews: Lilo and Stitch Live Action : Faith, Family, and Lessons for 2025
Disney's 2025 live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch has arrived, and Christian families everywhere are asking the same question: Is this one worth our movie night? After watching it through the lens of faith and family values, I can tell you this remake offers some genuinely powerful lessons wrapped in heartwarming entertainment. As someone who's spent years analyzing films through a Christian worldview, I've learned that the best family movies don't just entertain: they o
Layne McDonald
Oct 315 min read


Christian Forgiveness Vs. Cancel Culture: Which Approach Actually Heals Communities?
Two opposing forces are battling for the soul of our communities today. On one side, we have cancel culture: a mob-driven approach that seeks to punish, shame, and erase those who've caused offense. On the other, we have Christian forgiveness: a grace-centered path that prioritizes reconciliation and restoration. The question isn't just which approach feels more satisfying in the moment. The real question is: which one actually heals the deep wounds in our families, churches,
Layne McDonald
Oct 315 min read


7 Mistakes Christian Leaders Make with Personal Growth (And How to Fix Them)
Personal growth isn't optional for Christian leaders, it's essential. Yet many leaders unknowingly sabotage their own development, limiting not only their potential but also the impact of their entire ministry. Layne McDonald has observed these patterns throughout years of coaching and leadership development, and the consequences are always the same: stagnant ministries, burned-out leaders, and missed opportunities to advance God's kingdom. The good news? These mistakes are c
Layne McDonald
Oct 314 min read


Are Traditional Christian Healing Methods Dead? What Actually Works in 2025
The short answer? Traditional Christian healing methods aren't dead: they're evolving and actually gaining scientific validation. If you're a pastor or ministry leader wondering whether prayer, biblical counseling, and spiritual practices still have a place in our digital age, you're asking the right question. But the answer might surprise you. What we're seeing in 2025 isn't the death of Christian healing approaches. Instead, we're witnessing their transformation through int
Layne McDonald
Oct 314 min read


Struggling to Multiply Leaders? 50+ Creative Coaching Ideas for Faith-Based Ministries
Every ministry leader faces the same challenge: how do you develop more leaders without burning out your current team? The secret isn't working harder: it's coaching smarter. After years of studying successful faith-based organizations, Layne McDonald has identified proven strategies that transform single leaders into multiplication engines. The difference between churches that struggle with leadership gaps and those that consistently develop new leaders isn't resources or si
Layne McDonald
Oct 315 min read


Top 10 Christian Leadership Books That Will Transform Your Ministry in 2025
Ministry leadership has never been more challenging: or more crucial. With church attendance patterns shifting and pastors facing unprecedented burnout rates, Christian leaders need fresh wisdom and biblical grounding to navigate these turbulent waters. As someone who has spent years studying leadership development and ministry transformation, I've witnessed firsthand how the right resources can revolutionize both personal growth and congregational impact. The books on this l
Layne McDonald
Oct 315 min read


The Proven Christian Forgiveness Framework: 5 Steps to Heal and Move Forward
Forgiveness might be one of the most challenging yet transformative acts we're called to embrace as Christians. When someone deeply hurts us, our natural response is to hold onto that pain, replay the offense, and sometimes even plot revenge. But God calls us to something radically different: something that sets us free and reflects His heart. As Layne McDonald often teaches in his ministry work, true Christian forgiveness isn't just about saying "I forgive you" and moving on
Layne McDonald
Oct 315 min read
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