Alan Briggs

Alan Briggs, an Outreach magazine contributing editor, is crazy about helping kingdom leaders uncover clarity, courage and health. He is a leadership coach, sabbatical coach, writer and podcaster. His experience as a pastor and church planting catalyst inform all of his work. Join the conversation at Stay Forth Leadership Podcast

Remember Who You Are

“If we want a new, healthier future, we are going to have to measure and cultivate new and healthy things.”

Limitation Breeds Innovation

The limits are high right now, but so are the possibilities.

Can We Get a Do-Over?

"Taking time to name what you experienced last year is a worthy investment."

Stop Trying to Discern Not Win

Navigating this moment and the coming seasons with wisdom will require more than changing our perspective; we need to change our paradigms to discern not win.

Avoiding the Comparison Trap

It is hard to lead a small church or a young church. Perhaps it is even more challenging today than it once was. Church planters and small church pastors have a tall orderI know from personal experience. This article discusses avoiding the comparison trap. I have helped corral an army of tireless volunteers to haul chairs in and out every week. It […]

Alan Briggs: Church Culture Audit

What is your church known for? Learn how to conduct a church culture audit with Alan Briggs.

Welcome to the Wilderness: A Church Pivot for Resilience

This new season will require churches to pivot quickly to remain resilient in uncertain times.

Dear Pastor, I’m Proud of You

There’s nothing like Jesus’ church with its back against the wall.