Leadership

12 Encouraging Bible Verses for Leaders

Leading isn’t easy. These 12 Bible verses offer strength, wisdom, and encouragement for leaders who want to stay grounded in faith.

The Spiritual Longings of Young Adults

Young adults want both—an encounter with the Spirit of the Living God and messages rooted in God’s timeless Word.

Is Burnout Killing Your Leadership?

What causes burnout and how can we recover?

5 Warning Signs a Leader Is on the Path to a Fall

Catch it early while there is still time for a course correction.

Communicating Responsibility Makes a Huge Difference

The more we can release the people trying to follow us the more they can focus on things for which they are being held accountable.

What Does It Mean to Be Great for God?

My heart tells me I’m average at best.

Leaders, Embrace Authenticity Rather Than Strive for Perfection

When we create a culture that allows for mistakes, we encourage innovation, creativity, and risk-taking. It’s in the crucible of failure that leaders often discover their greatest strengths and develop resilience.

Honor With Authenticity

If you feel honored, it’s always good if it catches you a bit by surprise. If you are looking for honor, it will never be enough.

The Case Against Using Your Phone During Church

Recently, I went to a movie theater in my hometown. I noticed the previews stressed that everyone must turn off their phones and other digital devices.

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.