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.

Adopting a Planter’s Heart: The Math of the Kingdom

"It can be a huge encouragement for a planter to know that they have other church leaders in their corner."

6 Internal Battles All Pastors Face

"The fact that your pastor struggles with these issues doesn’t make him less qualified—it makes him more so."

4 Pet Peeves of a Church Secret Shopper

"As someone who visits lots of churches for the first time, I have some pet peeves to share that I hope will help your church."

The UnFormation Age: Reclaiming the Lost Art of Christian Mysticism

“A mystic is one whose theology is not only known, preached or believed—it is experienced.”

Your Church Can’t Please Everyone—3 Better Alternatives

"People want confident leadership in a church that knows where it’s headed—even if they don’t entirely agree with you."

5 Core Issues for Leading Millennials

"Millennials want to change the world. The problem is that it is not sustainable without an inner life rooted in God."

20 Steps to Awaken a Sleeping Church

"God bless all pastors who have a heart for him and are not satisfied with 'good enough' or the status quo."

4 Ways to Build a Contagious Staff Culture at Your Church

“A great staff culture is contagious. It’s one of the top reasons why your church staff will love coming to work.”