Leadership

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Andy Cook: A Renewed Vision

Evangelism is not just another leadership skill—it’s foundational to leading a local church.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

4 Practices to Regain Your Passion for Ministry

"It’s surprisingly easy for your passion for ministry to fade. It can become commonplace and routine."

3 Things to Do When Your Church Hits a Plateau

"For a church to turn around, it may take many, many small degrees of change and a long time."

4 Reasons to Believe in and Support Your Pastor

"As the pastor goes, so goes the local church. When a pastor leads effectively, he or she can be a true difference-maker."

10 Signs You Are a Narcissistic Pastor

"Unfortunately, ministry can give rise to narcissism. We are often in the limelight and get kudos from others that feed our egos."

9 Breakthrough Prayers for the Local Church

"Let’s pray as never before for God to expand the witness and influence of his church in this world."

3 Keys to Incarnational Leadership

“We might not get to see all of God’s legacy in our lives, but we will get to see some—and that is worth everything.”

The Top 10 Sources of Discouragement for Pastors

"Pastors have pressures. These are the top 10 from the interactions we have."

John Eldredge: Facing the Inevitable

"We mistake the promise of the kingdom for the reality and give our being over to its shadow."