Leadership

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

Living and Leading Above the Warning Signs

We can’t lead well from last year’s spiritual fuel. We need a fresh touch from God today.

Seeking Humility

Biblical synonyms for pride include conceit, superiority, insolence, arrogance, boasting, contempt, wrongdoing and self-centeredness.

7 Early Warning Signs of a Hard Heart

How do you know if your heart is growing cynical and closed-off?

Why We Need to Stop Chasing Relevance

Are we becoming irrelevant by chasing what's trendy?

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.