Charles Stone

As a pastor for over 43 years, Charles Stone served as a lead pastor, associate pastor and church planter in churches from 50 to over 1,000. He now coaches and equips pastors and teams to effectively navigate the unique challenges ministry brings. By blending biblical principles with cutting-edge brain-based practices he helps them enhance their leadership abilities, elevate their preaching/ teaching skills and prioritize self-care. He is the author of seven books. For more information and to follow his blogs, visit CharlesStone.com.

The Pastor’s Role as Cheerleader

You can boost your staff, volunteers and congregation by being intentional about cheering them on.

Charles Stone: Holy Noticing

The Bible, Your Brain, and the Mindful Space Between Moments

How Mindfulness Makes Us More Like Christ

Taking the time to notice the things that God notices.

10 Reasons Why Some People Don’t Tithe

Here are the most common reasons I've heard, along with my responses.

What to Do When Your Ministry Honeymoon Runs Out

The tougher aspects of a new ministry role can be masked for awhile, but what do you do when reality sets in?

Why a Little Routine Can Be Good for Your Brain

Free up some mental space to focus on the things that really matter.

How Leaders Can Avoid 3 Common Mental Errors

Here are ways to think about what you're thinking about and hopefully avoid these mental errors.

How to Say No Gracefully

Learning to say no is an essential leadership skill, but how do you do it in a gracious manner?