Leadership

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.

When Christian Leaders Crash and Burn

When we hear of leaders falling, we must take a look in the mirror and remind ourselves to live holy lives.

A Note to 20-Something Church Leaders

“Working in a church setting will always involve leading alongside others who are not like you.”

5 Ways Church Leaders Grasp Momentum

"Momentum is not a mystery—it contains elements like vision and competence, but it cannot be manufactured upon demand."

10 (More) Sure-Fire Ways to Drive Away Your Pastor

"If you do not love your pastor, take that as a sign of something amiss inside you."

7 Ways to Eliminate Church Hoppers From Your Congregation

"Here are seven things we try to do to keep church hoppers from staying in the seats of our church for very long."

How Churches Can Maintain Agility in a Rapidly Changing World

“Your church’s ability to remain agile is one of the most important tasks you may face in this age.”

3 Steps to Racial Reconciliation in the Church

"Too many Christians jump into discussions about racial reconciliation without a firm foundation of cultural understanding."

4 Signs You Are a Lazy Leader

"Instead of wise stewardship, lazy leaders foolishly squander resources, gifting and opportunities."

Pastors, Is Your Vision Big Enough?

"Vision is rallying people to a better future. Vision is helping people see what you see already."