Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encouragewith great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching […] This article discusses the importance of preaching unpopular truth even when faced with societal pressure.
If I want my influence to help my community be a better place to live, I must first become a better leader. Culture doesnt hold steady or remain the same; therefore, the level of our leadership cannot remain the same. I cant remember a time when circumstances changed so fast, and the future remained so […] Learn how to grow leadership skills in this guide.
Every time you think 2020 is going to get easier, it just gets more complex. So heres a question: Should you close your church after reopening it? While that sounds like a terrible question, what if it was your best church growth strategy? I know that probably sounds like heresy and you may be too […]
As a leader, I am forced to make dozens of decisions every day. During this pandemic that has only multiplied. Thankfully, years ago I learned the secret to making better decisions faster. When I’m pushed for a quick answer—when everyone knows a decision needs to be made now, but without time to get all the … Continued
Way back in 2008 I wrote a post on how churches, ministries and nonprofits can survive an economic downturn. If you didn’t read it, check it out and pass it on to a church, ministry or nonprofit organization you know is struggling right now. Perhaps just as important would be your media strategy during difficult … Continued
“Can you hear me now?” It wasn’t that long ago a guy in a yellow shirt would interrupt our television entertainment to ask that annoying question. Even as I consider the ridiculousness yet genius of that marketing campaign, I realize how important his question is today. Some time ago, this same guy started showing up … Continued
Here is a frustrating reality for a pastor during a politically polarizing time: When speaking about a social issue, the pastor can be affirmed for being “biblical” by people who are politically passionate about that viewpoint and then be accused of being “political” by those same people when sharing something that is contrary to their … Continued
Whether partially or completely, churches and religious groups are starting to meet again across the country. More staff members are coming back to the office, and outside our safety precautions, things may be getting back to normal soon. However, before we leave the worse part of the pandemic behind, it’s worth reflecting a little on … Continued
As much as you wish things were getting easier in church leadership, they dont appear to be heading in that direction. If anything, things are more complicated than they were a month ago. And infinitely more complicated than they were a year ago. My guess is youve had a thousand different church leader thoughts rush through your mind (and heart) in 2020, not all of them, well, great.
Leading through tension is essential for navigating the complexities of any given circumstance, especially during chaotic times.
