Leadership

Clean Your Bookshelves and Your Soul

Don’t let the comfort of familiar pain prevent you from embracing the unknown discomfort of positive change.

15 New Year’s Resolutions Straight Out of Scripture

What would a set of New Year’s resolutions look like for you and your church, your role as a leader, or simply as someone who wants to live a life of strategic kingdom investment? And specifically, what if they came from the Bible?

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.

5 Leadership Insights I Wish I’d Known

You won't glean these insights in seminary, but if you take them to heart you can save yourself a lot of ministry headaches.

A Short Guide to Inspiring Others

Inspiring others is an essential leadership skill. But inspiration is not a stand-alone skill. Here's what it takes.

Why You Should Wait to Share Your Idea

When the heavens open and your big idea, project or mission becomes clear, take some time.

Navigating the Gray Areas of Church Finance

When it comes to church finances, there are countless gray areas. It's a good idea to get advice from an independent group.

How to Handle Tough Conversations

A few simple guidelines can minimize the awkwardness of a serious conversation.

3 Traits of Your Best Vision Carriers

Vision best spreads through a few key people who are fully invested in the goals of your church.

It’s OK for Leaders to Grieve

As leaders, we must make time for grief.

7 Potentially Deadly Church Sicknesses

Use this list to diagnose potential hindrances to your church's health.