Leadership

Mark Sayers: The False Promise of Platforms

A platform society equates visibility with influence. But it doesn’t really align with the kingdom of God mentality.

Fostering Invitation Culture At Your Church

Fostering a spirit of evangelism doesn’t take a big effort but it can have a big impact.

Can We Be Unified Even When We Disagree?

As important as unity is for the people of God today, it is also elusive. Especially as the culture divides around us, it is easier to articulate our differences than our similarities.

The Top 10 Reasons People Leave the Church

These insights were gleaned from tracking the dechurched over several years.

The Church in a Post-Willow Creek World

In the wake of the Willow Creek and Harvest Bible Chapel failures of leadership, we need to rethink how we "do church."

5 Unique Challenges of Leadership in the Social Media Age

Here are some of the temptations for leaders living in a digital age.

How Burnout Is Killing Your Leadership

What causes burnout and how can we recover?

5 Reasons Visitors Return to Your Church

How to follow-up in ways that will make people feel at home and want to come back.

Is Your Church Structured for Growth or Control?

Are the structures of your church holding you back from being able to make good decisions?

Are We Replacing Faith With Structure?

When a church is established, it's easy to begin depending more on the structures in place than walking by faith.

Why a Clear Succession Plan Is Essential

Having a clear succession plan laid out in your church's bylaws is a must.