Leadership

Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

12 Encouraging Bible Verses for Leaders

Leading isn’t easy. These 12 Bible verses offer strength, wisdom, and encouragement for leaders who want to stay grounded in faith.

Farther Than You Can See: Kenneth Ulmer and John-Paul Foster Look to the Future of Their Church

"God is doing something at Faithful Central that’s bigger than me. People have said to me, 'Those are some huge, huge, big shoes to fill.' I understand what people are saying when they say that, but I’m trusting the same God who filled his shoes to fill mine."

3 Steps for Church Planters to Build a Healthy Team

These steps will help you lay the foundation for a healthy staff culture from the ground up.

Pastor, Ask These Questions Today (and Often)

What is working well and needs more energies/resources given?

11 Tips for Christian Leaders

What I've learned in almost 40 years of full-time ministry

5 Cultural Trends Driving the Growth of Microchurches

The decentralized approach of microchurches allows the gospel to be heard and seen in tangible ways for different cultural subgroups.

What Can Joseph Teach Us About Leadership?

Joseph is a standard bearer for character in the Old Testament. Some say he’s in many ways an Old Testament example of Christ – not sinless, as Christ was, but certainly a God-fearing man.

What You Need to Know About Volunteers

The more ministry programs and events your church offers, the more volunteers you’ll need. Focused ministry means less competition for people’s time and attention.

Keeping Your Church Young and Vibrant

Traits of churches that thrive for the long haul