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.

5 Ways It’s OK to Run Your Church Like a Business

There are certain business principles that churches would do well to emulate.

Becoming a Part of the Community You’re Trying to Reach

Why families need to live where your church is located.

How to Face Rejection as a Leader

Some will like what they hear; others will not. Here's how to respond.

20 Truths About Being a Pastor

I wish someone had told me these things before I became a pastor.

10 Signs Your Church Is Becoming Outward-Focused

Here are some hopeful indicators that your church is becoming burdened for its city.

The Future of Church Finances

How a New Approach to Funding Can Lead to Long-Term Ministry Sustainability

How to Help Young Leaders Find Their Way

Here are five ways to set the young leaders on your team up for success.

How to Apologize Well as a Leader

Leaders should be the first to apologize, and here are five ways to do it well.