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.

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."

9 Healthy Responses to Criticism in Ministry

"More often than not, pastors are criticized because they are leaders of the only organization that puts up with bullies."