Leadership

Aging Well in the Faith

Physically, we can live 40 days without food and three days without water, but only seconds without breathing. Spiritually, we can do no better.

Pastor, Is Your Passion is Waning?

You know God has called you to ministry, but your passion is waning, if not gone.

How to Overcome Betrayal Trauma in Ministry

With their friends’ departures, pastors have had to recalibrate the very real cost of spiritual intimacy in doing life together.

7 Invaluable Laws of Evangelism Growth

"When it comes to evangelism, we can learn a lot from leaders in secular spheres who teach on personal leadership."

Why You Should Speak up for Your Pastor

"People who find fault with the pastor never hesitate to voice their opinion. What if the rest of us spoke up in his or her support?"

Preaching to the Unchurched: 5 Essentials

Rick Warren: "In terms of seeing radical life changes in individuals, nothing can take the place of Spirit-anointed preaching."

Does Your Church Suffer From ‘Close to the Pastor’ Syndrome?

"A wonky dynamic in which long-time members feel they need open, unfettered access to their pastor at all times."

Breaking Church-Growth Barriers: Build a Bigger Leadership Table

Ed Stetzer: “Our goals must reflect a community of making disciples and exerting cultural influence.”

5 Mistakes Churches Make When Hiring

"It’s far better to wait than to make the wrong hire. You are not looking for a perfect person, but you do want the right person."

Overcoming Evangelism Frustration—A 30-Day Accountability Process

"Regardless of what we did, it seemed we could not sustain evangelism desires throughout our church body."

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."