Leadership

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

Living and Leading Above the Warning Signs

We can’t lead well from last year’s spiritual fuel. We need a fresh touch from God today.

Seeking Humility

Biblical synonyms for pride include conceit, superiority, insolence, arrogance, boasting, contempt, wrongdoing and self-centeredness.

A Glimpse of How Jesus Led

Jesus released responsibility and ownership in a ministry.I recall how Jesus sent the disciples out on their own.

3 Tips to Engage First-Time Visitors

The first time someone visits your church, the primary decision theyre evaluating is whether or not theyre going to return the following weekend. Learn how to engage first-time visitors effectively.

Leadership Lessons From Charles Stanley

Millions of people around the world were impacted by Dr. Stanley and learned from him over the course of his 60-plus years of ministry. We learned through his preaching and teaching of Charles Stanley leadership lessons.

Signs That You’re Difficult to Work With

Being self-aware matters. We don’t have to be hyper-sensitive and obsess over our lapses (I certainly don’t).

How Church Members Hurt Pastors

A number of pastors said that they get complaints about something they did or did not do, and they have no idea when or if this alleged offense took place, showing how church members hurt pastors.

How to Know When You’re Managing Instead of Leading

If you want to be a leader, you can’t focus more on managing the organization than you do on leading the organization forward.

What Not to Say When Talking About Effective Prayer

God loves varietyin creation, in people, in churches, in his methodologies, in everything. He will not be confined to something we found works best for us. Focusing on effective prayer means understanding His boundless nature.

How to Make Sure You’re Preaching to Everyone

7 tips for preaching to young, old and not-yet Christians