Leadership

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

Eric Geiger: The Story Beyond the Stories

As pastors, we must help people see the true story of the Bible and not just read Bible stories.

Preacher-Eaters and Troublemakers

The presence of the Lord–experiencing his nearness, knowing that “he is here, in this very place”–shrivels the ego, wilts the self-confidence and overpowers one’s pride.

Reminders for When You Take Your First Steps

The people you start with may not be the people you finish with. Sad, but true—and yes, painful.

How Should We Respond When a Leader Falls?

Balancing the need for accountability and redemption.

12 Tips for Preaching Online

Be mindful as you prepare messages that you are speaking to an audience that encompasses more than those in the room with you.

7 Questions to Evaluate Your Worship Service

How to know if your gathering accomplished what it was meant to accomplish

5 Keys to Reaching and Retaining Guests

How to grow your church in a post-COVID world

God Notices Faithfulness

Be encouraged. Know that you are as essential in the body of Christ as anyone else.

10 Ways Bad Leaders Look Good on the Surface

The paradoxical characteristics of the Best Bad Leaders