Greg Atkinson

Greg Atkinson is the founder of Worship Impressions and the First Impressions Conference. He serves as the executive director of ExPastors.com, and is on the advisory board of Full Strength Network—a national non-profit dedicated to helping pastors and church leaders stay healthy and avoid burnout. Greg is an author, leadership coach, consultant, and member of Forbes Coaching Council. Greg has worked with churches of all stages and sizes, including some of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the country, as well as with businesses, non-profits, and organizations such as Josh McDowell Ministries.

This Christmas, Go Old School

What I learned hosting a contemporary Christmas service that made me decide to go old school

Saying ‘I’m Sorry’ Is Transformative

Use whichever you feel seems most authentic and sounds like yourself. For me, I prefer, “I apologize.” I just said that to someone today and it saved a relationship. It’s freeing. It’s therapeutic. It’s the Christ-like and right thing to do.

Young Leaders, Here Are 50 Takeaways From My Experience

I had to learn a lot of tough and powerful lessons over the past nearly three decades of ministry.

5 Ways to Train Your Welcome Team During the Summer

Keep these tips in mind and you'll be setting your guest services team up to make a great first impression on your fall guests.

7 Keys to Getting Your Ministry Year Off to a Good Start

How to set yourself up for success in the coming year.

To Join God’s Mission You Have to Listen

"If we truly believe God’s activity is greater than ours, then we have to take steps to seek his will."

How to Have the Best Trunk-or-Treat Ever

Here are some great ways to follow-up with community guests who attend your fall events.

5 Areas to Practice Active Listening

Practicing active listening will help you become a better leader in these areas of your life.