Leadership

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Andy Cook: A Renewed Vision

Evangelism is not just another leadership skill—it’s foundational to leading a local church.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

9 Ways the Apostles Modeled Great Leadership

The apostles set a stellar example of great leadership as they helped solve the first internal problem the early church faced.

When Anxiety Stalks

As leaders we grow in competence and confidence and in many other glorious ways through the years. But I needed to learn how to receive love in a new way in order to heal from anxiety and trauma.

Responding to a Critic

Too often when I’ve received a critical comment at church I’ve gotten defensive or said something in return that I wish I could take back.

7 Practical Questions to Create Your Best Strategy

Stay focused and on track in seeing your plan through to the outcomes you desire.

Leading After the Election

Asking questions and then listening was central to Jesus’ life and teachings.

An Unhealthy Exchange of a ‘Fix It’ Mentality

In a crisis, the innate reaction of most followers is to call upon a leader to solve the problem.

The Journey of Leadership

Our conviction is that everyone has influence, and that includes you. We are committed to helping pastors, ministry leaders, business leaders, teachers, nonprofit leaders, essential workers and other Christ followers use their influence for kingdom purposes and to help bring hope to our world.

Pay Close Attention

When the apostle Paul told Timothy to hand ministry over to others, he instructed Timothy to find “the faithful who will be able,” not the able who may become faithful.