Leadership

Mark DeYmaz: A Reason to Give

Without a compelling ‘Why’ and ‘How,’ pastors may be failing to engage or attract new donors,

David Kinnaman: Deconstruction Demystified

Deconstruction may not be about finding reasons to leave, but rather seeking guidance for a deeper stage of faith.

Doing Life Together

The practice of “doing life together” can inspire people to endeavor great things and to live in ways that can transform individuals and culture.

3 Guidelines to Empower Those You Lead

Examine how you respond to your staff when they want you to solve their problem.

How to Navigate Mistrust in Your Church

Many task-oriented pastors will revert to micromanagement when they do not trust the people around them.

5 Things Your Church Must Prioritize to Thrive

Are people experiencing the difference in your church that you want them to experience?

The Words of Women

“The church is crippled when we don’t listen to such a critical part of God’s body.”

Why Do You Fear Being Bold?

God’s leaders must know when to be quiet and when to speak up. When to let others take the lead and when to step out in front themselves and assert their God-given prerogatives.

Try These 3 Ways to Benefit from Criticism

The writer of Proverbs implies that we should learn from and even seek out the beneficial wounds from our critics. Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. (Pv 27.6)

Matt Chandler: Victory Is Assured

Because of Jesus we can endure anything.

Karl Vaters: De-Size the Church

If we are simply getting bigger churches, that’s not church growth; that’s Christian consolidation.