Leadership

The Power of Asking ‘What If?’

The truth is, it costs nothing but time to dream, make a call or to otherwise be curious.

4 Ways to Increase Your Cultural IQ

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's more important than ever to recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives that different cultures bring—and to increase your cultural IQ (CQ).

Derwin Gray: Choose Growth

Growing as a leader is not optional—it’s your responsibility. It’s your yes to the call God placed on your life.

5 Things Dead Churches Teach Us

The churches kept waiting for the silver bullet. The most common silver bullet was a new pastor who would turn things around. The second most common silver bullet was a new youth or children’s minister who would do all the work to reach young people.

How Do God’s Gifts Affect Your Leadership?

Every leader has a leadership “Achilles heel,” a weakness that challenges overall strength. What’s yours? You need to know, (the devil already knows) so you can stand firm.

How Do You Work Alongside Your Team?

The truth is any organization is only as good as the people within it. Take the greatest idea and put the wrong people behind it and little progress will be realized. Therefore, with the right people – even average ideas can achieve tremendous results.

What You Need to Know About Pastoral Severance Packages

Severance pay is a common practice in many industries. Some employers will offer severance as a gesture of goodwill to those laid off, but it is not required by law under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Many severances are based on the length of employment.

5 Easy Tips to Avoid Youth Pastor Stress and Exhaustion

Many youth leaders get discouraged and quit because they don’t have a vision worth staying for or, if they do have a vision, a strategy for accomplishing it.

Churches Stuck in a Bubble — And Don’t Go

It’s just uncomfortable to be outside the bubble. Honestly, it’s just easier to hang out with other believers who think like we do, talk like we do, and act like we do. Outside the bubble is a different world.

Pastors, When Do You Move On?

I’ve watched people in organizations – in government, business, nonprofits, and, sadly, far too often in the church — some leaders (people) simply stay too long. Leader, leave before you have to leave.

10 Danger Zones for Pastors

It’s the young minister who is more likely to try to brave it out alone. It’s the young pastor who is more prone to end up a victim instead of a victor.