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.

How to Prepare for Leadership in the Post-COVID Season

What will leadership look like when the pandemic restrictions are lifted?

Why Many Pastors Are Ready to Quit

Six reasons that pastors are burning out.

Leaders, It’s Time for a New Message

Midway through the pandemic, it’s time to pivot our messaging.

What Churches Are Learning as They Begin to Regather

Reopening church in light of COVID-19 has brought 9 things into sharper focus.

How 5 Types of Church Leaders Will Fare in the Future

The future belongs to the innovators.

Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus

RACE & THE GOSPEL When you think of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, what immediately comes to mind? Perhaps costly discipleship, German prophet or Confessing Church. Only rarely...

Why ‘Church Adoption’ and ‘Church Fostering’ Are Essential

When Sam Rainer coined the word “adoption” two years ago as a descriptor of one church acquiring another, I knew he was on to...

How One Church and Its City Are Partnering to Provide Housing for the Homeless

Grove Community Church and the local government of Riverside, California, team up for change.