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.

5 Ways Stress Impairs Your Ability to Lead

Stress isn't just inconvenient; it can actually impair your ability to lead. Here's how.

Large Church. Small Church. What Is the Ideal Church Size?

Is there an ideal church size that we should be shooting for? What are the pros and cons of small and large churches?

What Do People Think About Your Ministry?

Good donor relations depend on a good reputation for fulfilling promises. What do people think when they think about your ministry?

What is a Healthy Youth Ministry?

How do you know if your youth ministry is healthy? Here are three key components that contribute to a healthy group.

What’s Your Definition of a Hero?

Reflections on our motives, methods and measures and the process of making heroes.

How People Pleasing Hurts Your Leadership

People pleasing might feel like a good way to get people to like you, but in the end it hurts your leadership in these ways.

Making Mistakes in Ministry: An NBA Finals Lesson for All of Us

What can we learn about ministry leadership from J.R. Smith, Lebron James and the end of Game 1 of the NBA finals?

Should Close Friends Be on the Same Leadership Team?

Can close personal friends be trusted to put the good of the church ahead of their friendship, when necessary?