Leadership

When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Megan Fate Marshman: Everyday Grace

While influence tends to want to go upwards and grow to the right, I am fighting to go down to the left, and it takes a lot of intentionality.

When Christian Leaders Crash and Burn

When we hear of leaders falling, we must take a look in the mirror and remind ourselves to live holy lives.

4 Ways to Rebuild the Church After COVID-19

The pandemic has caused the church to reexamine the way she serves the community of believers. Many pastors have felt the pain in the...

5 Types of Meetings to Lead Your Team to Success

While many organizations shy away from meetings, StartCHURCH has implemented a series of focused meetings that keeps us moving toward our vision. Here are five...

Becoming a Confident Leader

Overcome your insecurities to increase your leadership confidence.

How Should We Pivot Our Communication in This Season?

As the church, we communicate with several different groups at a time. I want to be clear that when I say we communicate it...

What Questions Should You Ask a Pastor Search Team?

I’ve previously written these posts about pastor search teams: 6 Reasons Pastor Search Teams Don’t Always Work and 14 Mistakes Search Committees Make. Today,...

7 Warnings for People in Leadership

I often hear from pastors who want to grow as leaders. They feel pressure to steer the church on a healthy course. Most of...

7 Things About Gen Z Your Church Needs to Understand

Insights for the church from a Gen Z thinker.

How to Manage Your Stress as a Leader

Ask someone how they’re doing. The common response: “I’m good, thanks!” Here’s the more candid version I’m hearing these days. “I think I’m pretty good, but I’m...