Leadership

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Andy Cook: A Renewed Vision

Evangelism is not just another leadership skill—it’s foundational to leading a local church.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

Lessons Learned Since ‘Autopsy of a Deceased Church’

Six things we've learned in the five years since the book was written.

3 Challenges Created by Infrequent Church Attendance

Less frequent church attendance creates practical challenges for effective discipleship.

6 Ways Your Church Can Help Mothers Drowning in Stress

Here are ways your church can help support single and/or working mothers.

5 Tough Decisions You May Need to Make

These decisions, though extraordinarily difficult to make, might be the key to health for you and the church.

The Mental Health Issues That Hinder Leadership

Addressing the mental health issues that hinder our leadership.

How to Know Someone Is Competent for a Staff Role

Hiring the right staff person is half the battle; the other half is getting them in the right "seat."

Why You Can’t ‘Chase Two Rabbits’ in Ministry

Here are some common places where a divided focus hurts ministry.

The Top 10 Reasons People Leave the Church

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