Leadership

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.

Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Carey Nieuwhof: Being a Pastor Almost Killed Me—Part 1

I learned a hard lesson about leadership when I spiraled into burnout.

Carey Nieuwhof: Prepared for the Challenge—Part 2

Helping church leaders overcome the seven greatest challenges of leadership.

What to Do When Your Ministry Honeymoon Runs Out

The tougher aspects of a new ministry role can be masked for awhile, but what do you do when reality sets in?

Why Teaching Kids Theology Is Important

Teaching kids theology at a young age will set them up with a robust faith that hopefully will carry them through life.

Don’t Underestimate the Overlooked People in Your Church

The Holy Spirit often uses the most unassuming saints to bring comfort to the hurting.

7 Social Media Reminders for Pastors and Ministry Leaders

Social media can be a powerful tool for good or ill; be deliberate about the way you use it.

How to Shepherd Women Who Are Hurting

Here are ways to help, not hurt the women in your congregation who have experienced trauma.

8 Simple Steps Toward Church Revitalization

We often overcomplicate the process of revitalization. Here are simple steps you can take.