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.

How to Handle New Pastor Resistance to Change

Successfully navigating the transition as a new pastor involves understanding and managing the resistance to change that often arises.

Pastors, Consider These 4 Pastor New Year’s Resolutions This Year

While you wont always be as consistent in your followthrough as you had hoped, the process of setting pastor new year's resolutions can be an important spiritual discipline that at least sets our focus in the right direction.

Preaching to Ourselves

As a pastor, there’s something I don’t like to hear after I preach. I get where people are coming from when they say it,...

Do You Know These 5 Church Community Demographics?

Rarely do pastors and church leaders know the church community demographics of their neighborhoods, especially concerning poverty and medical bills. To care for those in need, understanding this data is crucial.

What Expository Preaching Is and What Its Not

Dispelling three common myths about what expository preaching is.

Tell a Great Story to Rekindle the Flame

When we take those steps to get to know the person instead of operating out of assumptions we grow in compassion, joy, and empathy.

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. Understanding your God's gifts and leadership weaknesses is crucial, as the devil already knows.