Leadership

Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

2 Reasons Creativity Is Essential in the Church

"If we bore people with the gospel, we are guilty of one of the greatest crimes humanity has ever experienced."

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?"