Leadership

Pastor, Is Your Passion is Waning?

You know God has called you to ministry, but your passion is waning, if not gone.

How to Overcome Betrayal Trauma in Ministry

With their friends’ departures, pastors have had to recalibrate the very real cost of spiritual intimacy in doing life together.

The Rise of the Entrepreneurial Church: How Churches Can Fund Ministry Beyond Tithes

Entrepreneurial church models allow churches to step outside the walls of Sunday services and meet people where they live, work and gather. They open doors to relationships that lead to discipleship. They create spaces for people who might never set foot in a sanctuary to encounter the love of Christ.

Perspectives for Dealing With the Angry 10% in Your Church

They may seem loud, but usually they're in the minority.

Insidious Lies Pastors Believe—Part 1

Watch that you don't get pulled off the right path.

Insidious Lies Pastors Believe—Part 2

Lies about our performance as pastors.

10 Questions for Emotionally Healthy Preaching

I ask myself these questions as I'm preparing a message.

The Hardest Part for a Pastor Revitalizing a Church

Many pastors to whom I've spoken have experienced this obstacle.

7 Rules for Healthy Staff Meetings

These guidelines for conversational ethics will help your meetings go smoothly.

3 Important Choices to Make as a Leader

You can't chase everything. Here are some ways to decide what to chase in the new year.

10 Questions a Pastor’s Spouse Should Ask Prospective Churches

Essential questions for screening a potential new church.