Leadership

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.

The Rise of the Entrepreneurial Church: How Churches Can Fund Ministry Beyond Tithes

Entrepreneurial church models allow churches to step outside the walls of Sunday services and meet people where they live, work and gather. They open doors to relationships that lead to discipleship. They create spaces for people who might never set foot in a sanctuary to encounter the love of Christ.

3 Big Misconceptions About Being on Church Staff

"Sometimes, people come into a ministry role with some misconceptions that can lead to disappointment and disillusionment."

The Presence of God in Worship—What Many of Us Miss

"Rather than criticize worship leaders, let’s seek to encourage their heart for invoking and celebrating the presence of God."

5 Commitments Every Pastor Needs to Make

"Your church is a lot bigger than you. It will remain long after you are gone. With that in mind, be a legacy leader."

A Disturbing Trend in the Church—And How You Can Help Reverse It

"The local church will remain incomplete, lacking vital ministries and gifts, until those missing parts of the body come back home."

5 Innovation Tips for Any Church, Any Size

“No matter size, age or denomination, there’s one question we should all be asking: ‘Where do we grow from here?’”

Your Pastor Is Broken (And That’s OK)

"Yes, your pastor is broken, and it’s OK; you are, too. Welcome to the fellowship of the fractured."

3 Keys to Overcoming Unforgiveness in Ministry

"Remember this, Pastor: When you get things right with God, you will truly make things right with others."

A Note to 20-Something Church Leaders

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