Leadership

Why More Pastors Are Considering Covocational Ministry

If we want to see a church planting movement in every place and people group, we must engage with covocational leaders.

Ed Stetzer: Coming Back

We have to take a step back as we teach God’s Word, building upon the grand narrative of redemption to show how every issue dealt with in the story of God is centered in Christ.

Amy Orr Ewing: A ‘Quiet Revival’

Our congregations need to be equipped to meet the moment in the culture, so that they are ready to lead people to Jesus.

Andy Stanley: Why ‘The Bible Says So’ Is Not Enough Anymore

Our culture questions biblical authority, so, like Paul, we must adapt our hermeneutical approach to reach our neighbors.

Karl Vaters: Small Church America—Revisited

How Pastor Karl Vaters lost his grasshopper complex and discovered, no one loses when the kingdom advances.

Raising the Bar for Volunteers

The level of commitment and accountability for a school sports team is often higher than that of church volunteers. Why?

How to Measure Your Church’s Reach

Counting buildings, budgets and butts gives an incomplete picture of church health. Here are ways to measure a church's reach.

The Top 21 Things I’ve Learned in 21 Years of Ministry

In my ministry journey, I've fulfilled many roles and grown and changed a lot. Here are the lessons I've learned along the way.

Resolving Conflict? Do This First

Making an effort to resolve relational conflict is never easy, but here are some biblical steps to prepare your heart beforehand.

A Great 2-Word Coaching Tool

By focusing on the metrics of joy and fruit, you can have a productive conversation with those you coach. Here's how.

6 Practices That Sabotage Search Committees

The typical search process should be no longer than six months. These bad habits are often at play when it takes longer.