3 Mindset Shifts for Change Agents
Bobby Gruenewald: “The church has the talent and resources to once again become influencers of culture and agents of change.”
Leadership
5 Tensions Every Small and Midsize Church Encounters
Carey Nieuwhof: "Overcome these tensions and you’re closer to progress. Avoid them and you can stay stuck a long time."
The Problem With Pastors as Rock Stars
Ed Stetzer: The “rock star” problem is a sin issue, not a church-size issue.
The Danger of Complexity in Outreach
Steven Furtick: "If you’re going to err, err on the side of simply giving people Jesus."
4 Ways to Prevent Ministry Burnout
Ed Stetzer: "To create boundaries, pastors must be able to say no when other people want them to say yes."
Revived: How Stagnant or Declining Churches Found New Life
Five pastors tell how they helped churches overcome adversity and engage the unchurched in their communities.
The Care and Feeding of Volunteers
Dan Kimball: “Unlike church staff, volunteers don’t have the luxury of scheduling Fridays or Mondays off.”
How to Overcome Lonely Leadership
Effective leadership is defined by community, not loneliness.
21 Signs Your Church Needs to Change
Carey Nieuwhof: Great leaders don't run away from a need to change, but they embrace the challenge.
Learn to Balance Celebration and Anticipation
There’s a tension that exists whenever God moves greatly in our lives and in our churches. Manage it well.