4 Ways to Practice Humility in a Self-Centered Culture
Humble people build bridges, not walls—and other essential humility attributes
Leadership
3 Vital Skills You Won’t Learn in Bible School
Full-time ministry isn't always smooth sailing. Being a faithful minister of the gospel often requires grit, perseverance, and a willingness to speak hard truths with love.
Are You a Builder or a Breaker?
Handling criticism: As David Brinkley said, “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him."
Culture and the Church: Where God Points His Finger
"The supreme issue for Jesus was not Rome’s army but God’s people."
The Care and Feeding of Your Church’s Culture
A healthy church is a lot like a healthy family.
Beyond Groundhog Day
Brad Powell: “Leading a church out of a rut demands belief that the church’s future begins now.”
5 Keys to a Long Tenure
I just knew, from the beginning, that I had one church plant in me—kind of like one marriage or one family.
8 Signs of Emotionally Anxious Leaders
Through a calm presence with emotional people, a leader can act like an emotional step-down transformer, decreasing the group’s anxiety by letting it pass through him without getting zapped.