Leadership

Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

7 Subtle Ways to Erode Trust As a Leader

Keep an eye out for these tiny compromises that over time can erode a leader's credibility.

Should Your Church Go to 3 Services?

If your church is considering a move to three services, here are some essential things to consider.

7 Ways I Protected My Family Life as a Pastor

If you're not careful, everyone else's concerns will trump your family's concerns. Here are ways to guard your family life.

3 Lessons for Church Leaders From Yahoo!’s Peanut Butter Manifesto

Lack of a clear identity can be as deadly in the church as it is in the business world.

6 Steps For Pastors to Beat the Monday Morning Blues

Getting the Monday morning blues is normal for most pastors. Here are ways to deal with it in a healthy way.

5 Encouragements for Pastors Who Feel Inadequate

Feeling inadequate? The good news is you're not alone and you don't have to stay there.

The 7 Deadly Leadership Challenges

Pay attention to these seven insidious issues that can quietly sabotage your ability to lead.

How to Increase Church Staff Without Spending a Dime

The person you need to fill a staffing gap is probably already in your congregation, waiting to be empowered.