Leadership

Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Ministry ‘Success’: It’s Not What You Think It Is

"Why do you do what you do in ministry? What’s driving you? Better yet, how do you understand what you are doing in ministry?"

10 Tough Pieces of Advice Pastors Have Trouble Receiving

"Bigger is not better. Newer is not cooler. God has you at your church at this time for a reason. Find joy in that reality."

Church Leadership: When Courage Isn’t Sexy

"We must know the territories God has promised us if we are going to step and lead others into them."

The Role You Play in Helping Others Achieve Their God-Given Dreams

"There’s enough negative talk in the world. Be someone who is known for believing in people."

10 Rights a Godly Leader Must Give Up

"Jesus demonstrated this on the cross. Redemption was ever so costly—and so is kingdom-oriented leadership."

Finding Your Leadership Voice in the Church and in the World

“I tell others who question their leadership: ‘Look at your life, look at the fruit, and let that speak for itself.’”

2 Ways Jesus Would Have Us Bridge the Political Divide

"Our role as leaders of Jesus’ sheep involves giving people direction, even in the arena of politics."

Church Human Resources: 3 Important Considerations

“Setting up and implementing a strategic HR plan for your new church isn’t an unspiritual aspect or an afterthought.”