Leading by Word and Deed
“The leadership displayed by apostles was one of moving the church to action rather than merely enjoying classroom teaching.”
Leadership
Should Leaders Create Controversy?
"One of the things preventing many pastors from reaching their optimal level of impact is their fear of controversy."
10 Questions to Diagnose the Evangelistic Health of Your Church
Look at these 10 questions to get some hints of the evangelistic health of your own church.
4 Keys to Closing the Back Door
Thom Rainer offers four solutions for connecting--and keeping--people engaged with the mission and vision of your church.
Should Your Church Welcome Homosexuals?
How should you treat practicing homosexuals who show up for your worship gathering?
3 Essentials of Strong Leadership
Brad Powell: "When leaders do their job, God’s people begin to excel. His glory spills out everywhere."
10 Reasons We Have Not Reached the Unchurched
Thom Rainer: "In God's power, however, we can reverse this trend and reach the unchurched in America."
Missional Mergers: 9 Keys to Success
The sad reality is that most mergers fail because they are motivated more by self-interest or self-preservation than by a bigger, bolder, divine mission.
7 Traits of Breakout Churches
Thom Rainer gives seven indispensable characteristics of churches that move from decline to growth.
Learning to Both Love and Hate the World
LifeWay Research President Ed Stetzer says the church often is confused about how to view "the world."