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.

3 Everlasting Principles of Kingdom Growth

"Make the decision to raise the vintage of the kingdom by taking strategic next steps to see kingdom health in your life."

The Secret to Getting Nonbelievers to Check Out Your Church

"It’s not about compromising your doctrine—it’s about the church being at the heart of transforming your community."

7 Signs Your Volunteer Team is Thriving

These seven characteristics will help your volunteer team move in the right direction.

5 Destructive Lies About Pastors

"It is totally wrong to make categorically false statements about pastors because you know a few negative examples."

3 Keys to Engaging a Post-Church Culture

Lessons from this year's Outreach magazine/LifeWay Research survey of large, fast-growing churches.

4 Ways to Handle Ministry Discouragement

Ronnie Floyd: "Discouragement in ministry is real. When you are down, how do you get back up?"

10 Pastor Habits to Stay Young at Heart

"Some 50-year-olds are young, some are old. Some 60-year-olds are young, some are old. What makes the difference?"

Can the Church Thrive in a Non-Christian World?

Ed Stetzer: "Being a Christian is more significant in a hostile or indifferent culture than in friendly surroundings."