Leadership

Living and Leading Above the Warning Signs

We can’t lead well from last year’s spiritual fuel. We need a fresh touch from God today.

Seeking Humility

Biblical synonyms for pride include conceit, superiority, insolence, arrogance, boasting, contempt, wrongdoing and self-centeredness.

Avoid the ‘Fixing Trap’

Jesus didn’t come to fix us from afar. He came to walk with us.

How to Assimilate Church Visitors

If someone visits a second time, you've won 80 percent of the battle to get them to stay. Here's how to get that second (and third) visit.

Overcoming Vocational Inertia

Remember a time someone said just the right thing at the right time to you. That's the transformative power of permission giving.

What Is Your Church Known for in Your Community?

When I asked churches "What is your church known for in its community?" I got some fascinating responses.

8 Ways to Make Churches Better

We often focus on making our churches bigger, but if we focus on making them better, that will take care of itself.

5 Keys to Building Your Small Group Ministry

From clarifying your vision to defining a plan, these five keys will help you keep your small group ministry on track.

9 Ways You Can Preach Like Jesus

If there's anyone we should emulate in preaching and teaching it's Jesus, right? But how?

Learning From the Downfall of the Auto Industry

Out of the Big Three American automakers, only Ford avoided bankruptcy. There are some big takeaways for us.

4 Obstacles Pastors Face in Setting Boundaries

Healthy boundaries make for healthy souls. Here are four reasons pastors have a hard time with boundaries and four solutions.