Leadership

Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

What Lessons About Online Church Have You Learned?

Here are four things I've learned and will carry forward into in-person gatherings when they resume.

Mistakes to Avoid When You Gather Again

Five things you'll miss if you step back into the past when you step back into your building

How to Handle Church Communications as You Consider Reopening

Matthew L. Watley: Tips for internal messaging, marketing and public relations for your church

11 Things About Being a Pastor I Learned the Hard Way

The foibles and lessons of my early years as a pastor

Preparing for Life Beyond Coronavirus

10 diagnostic questions for ministering in the new normal.

Overcoming the Fear of Failing During a Crisis

How to see this crisis as an opportunity

7 Things to Consider Before Reopening Your Church

Considerations as we approach reentry

3 Tips and Webinar to Make Your Virtual Preaching More Persuasive

Charles Stone: Advice on virtual preaching and a free webinar