Dan Reiland

Dan Reiland is the executive pastor at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and the author of several books including Confident Leader! Become One, Stay One (Thomas Nelson).

3 Big Mistakes to Avoid This Easter

"Let’s be candid: Merely extending an invitation to come back to church the following weekend is not enough."

3 Things Millennial Leaders Need From the Church

"It’s not about who’s in power—it’s about how we empower the next generation."

The Best Strategy for Long-Term Church Growth

"The best long-term strategy for church growth is not church growth."

5 Ways Church Leaders Grasp Momentum

"Momentum is not a mystery—it contains elements like vision and competence, but it cannot be manufactured upon demand."

7 Practices of the Best Church Staffs

"Whether you are blessed with natural chemistry, all teams must invest effort and energy to experience great chemistry."

4 Serious Temptations All Pastors Face

"God does not condemn you or me for our struggles, but he does want us to fight to live a holy life."

7 Deal-Breaker Traits of the Best Student Pastors

"The charisma of a magnetic personality can be an asset, but nothing trumps genuinely caring about and loving students."

The Main Reason People Don’t Become Church Members

"Church membership should not consist of rules designed to keep people out, but ramps to help people grow."