Leadership

You Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Please Everyone

Learning to balance the natural tension of loving and caring for people, but not allowing someone to leverage their personal agenda or hijack the vision of your church is part of the leader’s responsibility.

An Atheist’s Take on the Decline of Christianity

Strange that a famed atheist bemoans the loss of what Christianity has brought to culture, and an agnostic the loss of what Christianity brought to the dynamics of human community.

Silencing Antagonists

Skillful leaders demonstrate compassion toward the antagonist knowing that there was likely something in their past that has caused them to live an angry, defensive life.

8 Simple Steps Toward Church Revitalization

We often overcomplicate the process of revitalization. Here are simple steps you can take.

How to Lead Strong-Willed People

Have you ever tried to lead someone who didn’t necessarily want to be led? Here’s a reality of dealing with people. The same children that...

Protecting Our Most Vulnerable From Sexual Abuse

The key truth about sexual abuse most churches miss: it’s about the victims

Why More Churches Are Pursuing Horizontal Growth

There are several benefits for adding services, classes, groups, venues and campuses.

Lessons From the SBC Sexual Abuse Response

The Executive Committee dismissed the allegations too quickly.

Church Planter, Your Words Matter

Watching 'Darkest Hour' reminded me of the power of a leader to inspire through words.

8 Reasons Churches Stop Reaching Out

These are hallmarks of churches that have turned inward.

Why We Must Value Character Over Talent

We cannot be fooled into thinking that God will bless our ministries when we value talent over character.