Leadership

Why More Pastors Are Considering Covocational Ministry

If we want to see a church planting movement in every place and people group, we must engage with covocational leaders.

Ed Stetzer: Coming Back

We have to take a step back as we teach God’s Word, building upon the grand narrative of redemption to show how every issue dealt with in the story of God is centered in Christ.

Amy Orr Ewing: A ‘Quiet Revival’

Our congregations need to be equipped to meet the moment in the culture, so that they are ready to lead people to Jesus.

10 Gifts Every Leader Should Give Their Team

How to empower your team to succeed

Trust Your Team When You’re Away

We usually view unplugging as restorative for ourselves, which is true. But if you lead people in your church—and if you are reading this it is probably true with staff or volunteers—then you need to unplug for their sake as well.

Preacher-Eaters and Troublemakers

The presence of the Lord–experiencing his nearness, knowing that “he is here, in this very place”–shrivels the ego, wilts the self-confidence and overpowers one’s pride.

Reminders for When You Take Your First Steps

The people you start with may not be the people you finish with. Sad, but true—and yes, painful.

How Should We Respond When a Leader Falls?

Balancing the need for accountability and redemption.

12 Tips for Preaching Online

Be mindful as you prepare messages that you are speaking to an audience that encompasses more than those in the room with you.

7 Questions to Evaluate Your Worship Service

How to know if your gathering accomplished what it was meant to accomplish

5 Keys to Reaching and Retaining Guests

How to grow your church in a post-COVID world