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.

The Worship Swing-Vote Principle: A Divine Partnership

"We must seek God for his leadership, both in preparation and in delivering the worship leading we prepare."

3 Steps to Resurrect a Dying Church

"If you focus on growth before depth, you’ll be tempted to adopt gimmicks, quick fixes and copycat tactics."

4 Truths About Ministry Scars

"Surely, we think, serving the Lord’s people will bring an unending succession of joys and accomplishments."

4 Spiritual Disciplines Pastors Often Neglect

"I have a hunch that we often unintentionally miss these practices. As you read each one, ask yourself when you last practiced it."

4 Ways to Escape the Pastor-Isolation Trap

"As my mentor has said to me in so many occasions, 'The Enemy works in isolation; God works in community.'"

6 Deal-Breaker Traits of the Best Children’s Pastors

"How do you know you’ve made the right choice in a children’s pastor, director or volunteer leader?"

Leading Toward a Multiethnic Future

“A movement of economically diverse and multiethnic churches can profoundly shape the trajectory of America’s future.”

Fearmongering: The Cheapest Kind of Preaching

"Paul thought teachings of the Lord’s return and the believers’ victory over and escape from this world should comfort us."