Leadership

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.

12 Encouraging Bible Verses for Leaders

Leading isn’t easy. These 12 Bible verses offer strength, wisdom, and encouragement for leaders who want to stay grounded in faith.

Why an Affair Involving a Pastor Is Not Simply an Affair

When an "affair" is really abuse.

7 Things TO DO When a Church Is in Decline

Here are some ways to respond when a church is on a downward trend.

How to Remove the Obstacles to Your Team’s Success

How do you get your team members deeply engaged in your mission?

5 Things I Do Before I Preach

Here's how I prepare myself to make much of God.

7 Pitfalls New Pastors Must Avoid

Keep an eye on these things during the pivotal first six months of a new ministry.

4 Outreach Efforts That Are Working for Local Churches

These innovative outreach ideas are gaining traction in several churches.

How to Make It as a Bi-Vocational Pastor

Here are the skills a bi-vocational pastor needs.

Letting Go of a Defeatist Theology

We can't give in to a fatalistic acceptance of church decline.