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.

Why Good Sleep Is Essential for Leadership

We leaders need our brains to function at their peak and sleep can help them do that.

Why You Should Ask Your Team More Questions

Are you problem-solving too much as a leader?

How Pastors Can Resolve Their Personal Pain

Two steps for dealing with ministry pain

How to Master Leading Change in the Church

Leading change is tough. Here's how to make it smoother.

4 Ways to Keep Your Emotions In Check as a Leader

One of the greatest strengths a leader can posses is his (or her) ability keep his emotions in check, to stop reacting. However, when...

3 Practices to Keep Your Brain Sharp

I have a passion for the brain and how applying newly discovered brain science can impact leadership and spiritual growth. I even wrote a...

How Can We Help Others Uncover Their Spiritual Gifts?

The more we pastors help people discover, develop and deploy their spiritual gifts, the healthier our churches become. In this post I suggest six...

Pastor, Beware Your Blind Spots

Bill Hull, one of the most prolific writers on discipleship, shared a profound insight that stirred my heart. “At age 50 I found myself successful...