Leadership

4 Ways to Increase Your Cultural IQ

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's more important than ever to recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives that different cultures bring—and to increase your cultural IQ (CQ).

Derwin Gray: Choose Growth

Growing as a leader is not optional—it’s your responsibility. It’s your yes to the call God placed on your life.

Meet the Moment

If people lose courage in the face of pressure to compromise the Bible, it’s our job to help them stand firm.

Andy Stanley Responds to His Critics

After controversial sermon, Andy Stanley crafts response to critics that explains his perspective on message and method.

3 Essentials for Student Discipleship

How do we help our students become more committed disciples of Jesus? Here are three critical components.

4 Keys to Creating an Irresistible Church

"People make up their mind whether or not they will return to a church long before the worship service."

When Church Growth Becomes Dangerous

"Let church growth be the real thing, not something hyped up. Solid growth, not inflated numbers."

7 Signs Your Church Is Going Nowhere Fast

"All churches experience temporary plateaus and flatlines in their growth patterns."

Church Leaders, Are Your Decisions Missional or Emotional?

"In a missional decision, every action and ministry function is done with a focus on the mission of Christ."

4 Ways to Gauge Your Team’s Emotional Health

Pete Scazzero: "In emotionally healthy teams, role expectations are openly talked about and agreed upon."

6 Reasons Your Church Members Act Like Jerks

Thom Rainer: "Unfortunately, most church members don't even realize they aren’t friendly to guests."