7 Hallmarks of ‘Turnaround Pastors’
"If the possibility of taking most of the guesswork out of a pastor search intrigues you, read on."
Leadership
10 Signs That Your Church Lacks Vision
"Leaders who spend more time putting out fires than igniting sparks for ministry seldom operate under a clear vision."
How to Leave Your Church Without Hurting It
"A few lessons that may help make your last Sunday be a happy ending rather than a hurtful one."
6 Simple Ways to Encourage Your Pastor This Week
"One pastor said he wasn’t sure anybody in his church really cared about him. I hope your pastor doesn’t feel that way."
9 Healthy Responses to Criticism in Ministry
"More often than not, pastors are criticized because they are leaders of the only organization that puts up with bullies."
4 Dangers of Bad Church Leadership
"Your goal is to bring a discipleship model to your church that deeply changes people’s lives for the sake of the world."
3 Overlooked Traits of Effective Church Leaders
"Ask yourself: 'Is the church, ministry or organization I lead structured to react quickly to a changing world?'"
5 Realities About the Weight of Pastoring
"The weight of pastoring, though filled with immense joy, was a weight that topped Paul’s list of suffering."
4 Reasons Pastors Need Rest
"Rest removes us from the pressure of the urgent to see the possibilities of the future."
3 Ways Church Leaders Can Stay Encouraged in Ministry
Leadership in ministry can feel overwhelming, especially when challenges and responsibilities never seem to slow down. Discover three practical and biblical ways church leaders can stay encouraged, spiritually refreshed and focused on God’s calling.
