Leadership

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

Living and Leading Above the Warning Signs

We can’t lead well from last year’s spiritual fuel. We need a fresh touch from God today.

Seeking Humility

Biblical synonyms for pride include conceit, superiority, insolence, arrogance, boasting, contempt, wrongdoing and self-centeredness.

4 Things I Learned Pastoring After Disaster

Discover the profound lessons learned from pastoring in the immediate aftermath of a significant disaster, specifically the EF3 tornado in Chattanooga.

How COVID-19 Church Impact Will Affect the Church Going Forward

Exploring the short- and long-term effects of the COVID-19 church impact on congregations.

5 Things to Do After a Crisis Has Passed

Equally as important as crisis leadership is what you do after.

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.