Leadership

David Uth: Loving People One at a Time

“The more central the gospel becomes in your ministry, the more you can fly above all of that division because the gospel transcends it.” -Pastor David Uth

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

Finding Momentum When Everything Is Working Against It

So you’re leading in a tougher environment than you’ve ever led through in your life. How do you find momentum and growth in a season...

Self-Care for Leaders During a Crisis

Navigating and leading through a crisis or crises is draining on a leader. For instance, when you take into account the current pandemic (a...

The Other Pandemic

RACE & THE GOSPEL Before the coronavirus entered the world and changed our lives, there was the pandemic of white supremacy. That is the idol,...

Pastoral Care During the Pandemic

Even in the midst of pandemic, we church leaders have to continue providing pastoral care for our sheep. Here are some reflections on this...

How to Lead When Everyone Seems Divided

This is probably one of the hardest seasons you’ve ever led through. One of the things that’s making this season particularly challenging is that, regardless...

6 Surprising Discoveries After Reopening

Our church was not the first in our county (and definitely not in the country) to start holding worship gatherings again, and I am...

Answering the Question Behind the Questions People Ask You

You’re familiar with the common scenario where someone half-jokingly asks for advice for a “friend.” Everyone knows the “friend” is actually the person asking...

Leading in Difficult and Confusing Times

The U.S. military created the acronym VUCA right after the Cold War. While the war was going on, the battle lines of the world...