10 Things I’ll Do Differently After Being a Pastor
After having been a pastor for 16 years, I have a newfound understanding of what my pastor needs from me.
Leadership
Leadership and Suicide: When Ending It Seems Like The Only Way Out
“Maybe you’ve thought the only way through your pain is to end your pain. It’s not.”
Before You Leave, Assess What’s Pulling You Elsewhere
Understanding the difference between push and pull clarifies the difference between making a right or wrong decision to leave.
4 Guidelines for a Successful Succession Plan
There are many reasons why succession plans fail. Here are four guidelines that will set you up for a healthy transition.
Discovering Your Role in Building the Kingdom
Kingdom building and disciple making require a shift in thinking from being a hero to being a hero maker.
9 Things a Messy Church Building Says
There is a danger of sending the wrong message to guests when a church gets too comfortable with the status quo.
6 Things Leaders Hate Doing (But Need to Do Anyway)
These aspects of leadership may not be fun or exciting, but paying attention to them is essential to success as a leader.
When It’s Time to Stop Forgiving a Leader’s Weakness
Leaders are human and there are many times when forgiveness is appropriate. But sometimes further action is necessary.
7 Fundamental Traits of Healthy Churches
When I reviewed several model churches, I discovered that healthy churches have these traits in common.
7 Things That Keep Leaders From Leading Well
These are the most common reasons I hear for pastors and church leaders being ineffective.