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.

How to Spot Young Leaders in the Making

There are two types of team members: leaders and doers. Here's how to tell the difference.

7 Essential Paradigms for Church Growth

To grow your church in a healthy way, these paradigms must be in place.

How to Cultivate a Great Church Team

Here are some ways to tell if your team is on track.

The Identity Issues That Are Killing Our Leadership

When we seek identity in the wrong places we are bound to be empty.

5 Big Lessons I’ve Learned From My Predecessor

Here are some invaluable lessons I've learned from Kenton Beshore, the previous pastor of my church.

10 Reasons Why Some People Don’t Tithe

Here are the most common reasons I've heard, along with my responses.

How to Overcome Discouragement in Leadership

Here are seven things that have helped me get through seasons of discouragement as a ministry leader.

6 Common Challenges New Pastors Face

Not every new pastor faces these challenges, but they're good to be aware of to avoid unpleasant surprises.