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.

5 Things That Keep Pastors Awake at Night

"Here's a little secret you may not know: Every pastor takes every member departure personally."

17 Key Traits of Highly Effective Churches

"Here are 17 things that I have found in churches that are growing. Each nugget is exactly a 140-character tweet."

The Best Strategy for Long-Term Church Growth

"The best long-term strategy for church growth is not church growth."

You’re Not Always a Great Leader (and That’s OK)

"In reality, average doesn't always mean mediocre, and ordinary doesn’t always mean you’re second-rate."

Is This Mentality Killing Your Church?

"We wonder why so many congregations go to church, log many hours in activities each week and still feel unfulfilled."

Leadership Pitfall: The Danger of Unnecessary Sacrifice

"What has been my biggest mistake or decision of regret? I have a few, but there is one that stands out among the rest."

15 Things Pastors Need to Stop Right Now

"Pastor, I love you. I want nothing more than for you to be all who God wants you to be. So this might hurt a little."

3 Killers of Effective Leadership

"If you could ask just two questions—one personal and one related to your leadership—what might they be?"