Leadership

Suncrest Christian Church: A Church Worth Reproducing

In its first decade, Suncrest was a young, small church without the resources to do what they’re doing now.

A Calling to Ministry

Seeking wise counsel doesn’t mean you’re unqualified; it means you’re teachable. And that posture of humility is what will sustain you in the long run.

Built on the Word

The only way the moral filth of this world won’t control us is if the Word does instead. The spiritual growth, the sanctification happening in your church is God using his Word.

4 Keys to Successful Delegation

Delegation is necessary for your growth and the growth of others. So how do you do it well?

Who Are Your Twelve?

How did Jesus spend his time? When considering Jesus’ ministry, it’s easy to picture him preaching to crowds, performing miracles and healing the sick. However, a closer look at the Gospels reveals that three-fourths of his emphasis was on training his disciples.

Avoid These Common Mistakes When Planning Staff Retreats

Here are mistakes I've made in the past along with some solutions.

A Framework for Thriving Churches

The need to focus on cultivating the flourishing of our people and ensuring that our churches are truly thriving has never been more critical.

Elements of a Sustaining Ministry

Integrity is the unseen inner quality that helps us live most like Jesus. It requires deeply embraced biblical values, personal discipline and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Dealing With Pastoral Pain

How I learned to heal from the hurts that come with being a church leader.

Brenda Salter McNeil: The Powerful Witness of Solidarity

The Pursuit of Equality, Justice and Civility Involves Publicly Protecting Those Who Are Under Threat in These Racially Charged and Politically Divisive Tmes.

Mark DeYmaz: Update for Success

In spite of otherwise good intentions, many churches are still governed by the metrics of the last century.