Leadership

Clean Your Bookshelves and Your Soul

Don’t let the comfort of familiar pain prevent you from embracing the unknown discomfort of positive change.

15 New Year’s Resolutions Straight Out of Scripture

What would a set of New Year’s resolutions look like for you and your church, your role as a leader, or simply as someone who wants to live a life of strategic kingdom investment? And specifically, what if they came from the Bible?

Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

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.

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.