Leadership

Aging Well in the Faith

Physically, we can live 40 days without food and three days without water, but only seconds without breathing. Spiritually, we can do no better.

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.

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.