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.

The Top 8 Areas Pastors Want to Be Better Equipped

Pastors have high expectations placed upon them. Here are the areas where pastors want further training.

A Final Lesson From Bill Hybels and Willow Creek

There are so many lessons we can learn from the wreckage, but one in particular is seared into my psyche.

5 Signs You’re A Lone Ranger Leader

Are you afraid to surrender control of projects to your team? You might be a Lone Ranger leader. Here are other signs.

How to Be a Better Decision Maker

Making good decisions in a timely fashion is an essential leadership skill. Here are ways to get better at it.

5 Words That Can Make or Break a Church

I often get asked why churches stop growing and start declining; these are the first five places I look.

Avoiding the On-Ramps to Burnout

It’s a daunting task, leading the church. Perhaps the greater challenge is leading ourselves.

The 5 Stages of Recovery When Toxic People Leave

The pain caused when toxic church members leave can give way to long-term growth and renewed church health.

The Secret for Making Hard Decisions

Some decisions are more difficult to make than others. Here's a tip for finding the courage to make that hard decision.