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 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.

4 Keys to Communicating Changes

Change can be difficult on those we lead. Here are keys to communicating change in a way that will be well-received.

5 Proven Steps for Dealing With Your Mistakes

Leaders are human and mistakes are going to happen. Here are some helpful, practical tips for owning and resolving your mistakes.

The Secret Power of Appreciation

We ttalk about the importance of encouragement. As Goethe said in 1768, “Instruction does much, but encouragement everything.” Here's one compelling example.

On the Front Lines in a War Zone

When it comes to spiritual warfare, the answer is not skepticism or superstition, but preparation.