What Do You Say When the Going Gets Tough?
Ive never met a runner, who crossed the finish line, who didnt receive the thrill of victory even if it was only after they threw up in a trashcan nearby, especially when the going gets tough.
Leadership
Do Christians Have ‘Respect for Marriage’?
Before we post on Facebook about how so-called same-sex marriages are not marriages in God's eyes, before we donate to organizations or politicians promising to reverse the Respect for Marriage Act, and before we pour energy and prayers into resisting the LGBTQ+ movement, could I encourage us to first focus on our local churches?
How Will You Handle Church on Christmas Day?
While some pastors and church leaders hold to the conviction that their church is morally obligated to hold Sunday services 52 times a year (and there is nothing wrong with that conviction), others feel more comfortable with going online for the day or taking it off entirely.
Simple Ways for Leaders to Encourage Others
Here are seven practical, everyday ways to be an encouragement.
7 Risks Every Leader Should Take
The more you practice overcoming your fears, the more fear you overcome.
Ed Stetzer: A Look in the Mirror
The North American church needs to learn from our global brothers and sisters how to engage a culture unfamiliar with and even perhaps hostile to the gospel.
How To Keep Your Critics Close
Neuroscience actually verifies the biblical principle from Proverbs 15.1 that says, “a gentle answer turns away wrath.” It’s called emotional contagion.
The Crisis of Christian Leadership
Many Christian leaders appear to be suffering from a lack in their spiritual formation.
7 Tips on Tackling the Unknowns in Leadership
Communication is always important, but especially during times of unrest, confusion or chaos. When times are uncertain people become frustrated. They need to know what’s happening and what is being done to improve the situation.
This Christmas, Go Old School
What I learned hosting a contemporary Christmas service that made me decide to go old school
