Leadership

Is Gen Z Coming Back to Church?

When people born between 1997 and 2007 go to church, they attend, on average, about 23 services per year.

David Uth: Loving People One at a Time

“The more central the gospel becomes in your ministry, the more you can fly above all of that division because the gospel transcends it.” -Pastor David Uth

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.

10 Gifts Every Leader Should Give Their Team

How to empower your team to succeed

Trust Your Team When You’re Away

We usually view unplugging as restorative for ourselves, which is true. But if you lead people in your church—and if you are reading this it is probably true with staff or volunteers—then you need to unplug for their sake as well.

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