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.

9 Changes Dying Churches Must Make Immediately

"Around 200 churches will close this week, maybe more. The pace will accelerate unless we make some dramatic changes."

3 Keys to Getting Through Dry Seasons

"The toughest season, and one that so many Christians seem to fight through, is the dry season—the desert months."

When Should the Church Make Political Statements?

"The church has been given a specific mission, and getting mired in the secondary questions of politics can divert our mission."

5 Reasons Immaturity Is Prevalent in the Church

"Elephants in the room refer to obviously inappropriate or immature behaviors that remain unacknowledged and unaddressed."

7 Hallmarks of ‘Turnaround Pastors’

"If the possibility of taking most of the guesswork out of a pastor search intrigues you, read on."

10 Signs That Your Church Lacks Vision

"Leaders who spend more time putting out fires than igniting sparks for ministry seldom operate under a clear vision."

How to Leave Your Church Without Hurting It

"A few lessons that may help make your last Sunday be a happy ending rather than a hurtful one."

6 Simple Ways to Encourage Your Pastor This Week

"One pastor said he wasn’t sure anybody in his church really cared about him. I hope your pastor doesn’t feel that way."