Leadership

David Uth: Loving People One at a Time

“The more central the gospel becomes in your ministry, the more you can fly above all of that division because the gospel transcends it.” -Pastor David Uth

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

Sean Nemecek: Wholeness After Burnout

Teams that thrive tend to encourage one another seven to nine times more than they criticize.

Who’s the Evangelism Champion in Your Church?

“It takes a team—a multistrand cord of leadership—to effectively direct the local church in evangelism.”

What an Introvert Is — and Is Not

There’s a lot wrong with me, but introversion isn’t one of the things. I’m just quieter than some leaders you may know — or your immediate perception of a leader.

Alan Briggs: We Get Back Up

It never gets old to watch leaders formed and shaped in the painful, yet necessary, crucible of struggle and come out the other side more resilient.

How You Can Support Easter Services With Prayer

I encourage you to use this list to pray individually and corporately with intentionality throughout this week.

Caution: Using a Remote Office

You can listen to each instrument of a symphony independently, but the expression and emotion of the song are absent unless you hear everyone playing together. There is a creative energy that is lost through a screen.

Church Communication — Keep it Clear and Simple

As you strive to introduce people to your church and the ministry opportunities it offers, you are introducing them to an opportunity to encounter God himself.

Uncover Hidden Scripts Within Your Church’s History

Simply knowing what you’re up against and paying attention to these multigenerational dynamics can give you a head start in dealing with the patterns.