Leadership

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.

Eric Geiger: The Story Beyond the Stories

As pastors, we must help people see the true story of the Bible and not just read Bible stories.

Why Acquisition and Retention Go Hand in Hand

Churches need to be just as committed to retention as they are to acquisition of new members.

7 Helpful Skills for Pastors of Growing Churches to Cultivate

Each of these skills can be developed with intentionality.

The Right Kind of Excellence

Is our pursuit of excellence driven by passion or perfectionism?

How Your Church Can Boost Its Bottom Line

Why churches need business plans.

Seeing the Vulnerable Among Us

To help people, we have to truly see them.

Why Christmas Is Rough on Pastors

11 good reasons to pray for your pastors during this season

Being an Outreach-Focused Church During Christmas

Many churches say they're focused on reaching the unreached, but often they're just reaching the already convinced.

Why an Affair Involving a Pastor Is Not Simply an Affair

When an "affair" is really abuse.