Leadership

Amy Orr Ewing: A ‘Quiet Revival’

Our congregations need to be equipped to meet the moment in the culture, so that they are ready to lead people to Jesus.

When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Megan Fate Marshman: Everyday Grace

While influence tends to want to go upwards and grow to the right, I am fighting to go down to the left, and it takes a lot of intentionality.

Pastor, Creating a Generous Church Culture Starts With You

"Simply put, generous churches are led by generous pastors."

5 Ways to Reach More Millennials at Your Church

"Don’t believe all the stereotypes you hear about millennials. We don’t have to be the generation that leaves the church."

3 Ways to Spot Backstabbing in the Church

"Backstabbing among the people of God is a deep violation of our faith and a horrible representation of our faith to the world."

10 Roadblocks to Church Revitalization

"Since so many of our churches are in need of revitalization, let’s begin by seeing what roadblocks hinder turnarounds."

‘Pastor, Please Preach on This …’

"These seven preaching ideas have kept me focused and away from my need to please or perform for approval."

Leadership Mentoring: Emotional Resilience

"Leaders must have emotional resilience—the ability to recover quickly from failure and defeat."

Leadership Mentoring: The Fear of Man

"This is a constant temptation in ministry. We want to be liked. We hate being misunderstood or seen as 'the bad guy.'"

Leadership Mentoring: Inviting a Response

"I could trust that God was doing the heavy lifting of drawing people to himself. I would simply join him in the work!"