Leadership

Pastor, Is Your Passion is Waning?

You know God has called you to ministry, but your passion is waning, if not gone.

How to Overcome Betrayal Trauma in Ministry

With their friends’ departures, pastors have had to recalibrate the very real cost of spiritual intimacy in doing life together.

The Rise of the Entrepreneurial Church: How Churches Can Fund Ministry Beyond Tithes

Entrepreneurial church models allow churches to step outside the walls of Sunday services and meet people where they live, work and gather. They open doors to relationships that lead to discipleship. They create spaces for people who might never set foot in a sanctuary to encounter the love of Christ.

What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed

As a leader, there have been numerous times when I have been in over my head with the challenges and opportunities I was facing....

4 Keys for Churches to Make a Good First Impression

You get 10 minutes to make a first impression; here are the big things I look for when I visit a church.

Jesus’ 5 Challenges To Every Leader

Jesus' challenges to the leaders of his day are a sobering warning to leaders today.

7 Things All Leaders Need to Make Time For

The smartest leaders make these things a priority no matter how busy they are.

How to Foster a Culture of Creativity

I've used these principles to turn around numerous organizational cultures.

How White Pastors Can Practice Racial Reconciliation

Pastors must lead the way in pursuing racial reconciliation in ever sphere of life.

Why You Should Try Assigning Seats at a Fellowship Meal

This outside the box approach may seem strange, at first, but it has clear benefits.

Why You Should Plan Your Succession Now

Here are some methods, benefits and reasons I started planning my succession the week I became a pastor.