Leadership

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

Eric Geiger: The Story Beyond the Stories

As pastors, we must help people see the true story of the Bible and not just read Bible stories.

4 Reminders About Change

Help your team realize that it’s normal to feel unsettled during change and that it will pass.

A Practical Look at Being the Light of the World

As our collective light is brought together through the church, it should gain intensity the way focused light becomes a laser beam.

The Importance of Innovation in the Church

Opening your ministry up to new ideas

Prepare to Say Yes

Saying yes might mean extending yourself beyond what you have achieved before, being tested in new ways, working hard, facing new physical challenges, and dealing with nerves.

Is Your Church Generous?

Generosity is not about money as much as it is about trust.

The Best Leaders Have These 7 Traits

I’ve been blessed with good role models. And I have had some leaders who were not so good. Such as the guy who threw my sales book at me across the room. Or the one who criticized me for something literally every week.

Reignite the Passion for Women Bible Teachers

Let’s embrace lifelong learning, cultivate a heart for discipleship, and ignite a fire in ourselves and others for the transformative power of Scripture.

Annual Church Budget: A Road Map for the Coming Year

Pray through every line item. We should not expect God to work through the budget unless it gets special attention through prayer.