Leadership

Pastor, Is Your Passion is Waning?

You know God has called you to ministry, but your passion is waning, if not gone.

How to Overcome Betrayal Trauma in Ministry

With their friends’ departures, pastors have had to recalibrate the very real cost of spiritual intimacy in doing life together.

The Rise of the Entrepreneurial Church: How Churches Can Fund Ministry Beyond Tithes

Entrepreneurial church models allow churches to step outside the walls of Sunday services and meet people where they live, work and gather. They open doors to relationships that lead to discipleship. They create spaces for people who might never set foot in a sanctuary to encounter the love of Christ.

The 5 Temptations of a Pastor

"Self-awareness is a gift. It can lead you to confession, repentance and a different future."

How the ‘Gig Economy’ Is Changing Christian Ministry

More and more people are getting part-time side gigs for supplemental income. Here's how that affects the ministry landscape.

10 Things I’ll Do Differently After Being a Pastor

After having been a pastor for 16 years, I have a newfound understanding of what my pastor needs from me.

Leadership and Suicide: When Ending It Seems Like The Only Way Out

“Maybe you’ve thought the only way through your pain is to end your pain. It’s not.”

Before You Leave, Assess What’s Pulling You Elsewhere

Understanding the difference between push and pull clarifies the difference between making a right or wrong decision to leave.

4 Guidelines for a Successful Succession Plan

There are many reasons why succession plans fail. Here are four guidelines that will set you up for a healthy transition.

Discovering Your Role in Building the Kingdom

Kingdom building and disciple making require a shift in thinking from being a hero to being a hero maker.

9 Things a Messy Church Building Says

There is a danger of sending the wrong message to guests when a church gets too comfortable with the status quo.