Leadership

Summer Synergy

You don’t need a massive budget or a construction crew to make a big impact.

Mark Sayers: The False Promise of Platforms

A platform society equates visibility with influence. But it doesn’t really align with the kingdom of God mentality.

Fostering Invitation Culture At Your Church

Fostering a spirit of evangelism doesn’t take a big effort but it can have a big impact.

7 Pivotal Insights for Church Planters

When I was a new church planter, we ran from anyone who had any church affiliation. They weren’t our target. We didn’t want to offend other churches. In doing so, we robbed ourselves of potential leaders and kept some people from following the ministry God had laid on their heart.

Leader, Prepare for Battle

Your love for God, worship, and consistent prayer life are your best investment for the spiritual battles that may come your way.

One Surprising Cause for Declining Church Numbers

There are two alarming data points in our studies. First, churches are rapidly abandoning evangelism. Second, church members are steadily denying the essentials of the Christian faith.

Alan Noble: Loving by Living

To follow Christ is to die to self. And when you’re suffering mentally, dying to self looks like choosing to live, which is ironic, but there it is. It’s choosing to embrace life and not to despair.

5 Key Elements of Leaders Who Develop Other Leaders

The consistent practices of people who empower others

Your Greatest Opportunities as a Leader

Most teams and churches are doing too many things, resulting in scattered focus on subpar results. Eliminating opportunities that are draining will naturally create focus and channel resources toward the best opportunities.

When Our Way Isn’t Working: Staying Connected to Jesus

I wanted to tell him my life felt out of control, like I was always underwater, straining to break through the surface and get a lungful of air.

What Types of People Help Build a Growing Church?

As a pastor, I have noticed some trends among church people who help move the church forward. The following is a list of characteristics of those type of people.