Leadership

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Andy Cook: A Renewed Vision

Evangelism is not just another leadership skill—it’s foundational to leading a local church.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

5 Signs That It’s Time for a Staff Member to Resign

"If your overall church culture creates a safe environment for the staff, transitions can be a normal and healthy part of staff life."

3 Ways to Respond When People Leave Your Church

"Reflect Jesus to people when they come to your church; reflect Jesus when people leave your church."

4 Ways to Break the Attendance Barrier

Ed Stetzer: "There are four shifts that must take place to ensure continued growth past the traditional attendance barriers."

Avoiding the Perfectionism Trap

Pete Scazzero: "Part of what makes us human is our imperfections and mistakes. Only God is perfect."

6 Ways to Lead During Times of Chaos

Phil Cooke: "When everything breaks loose, what’s the best approach for righting the ship?"

Perry Noble, Alcohol Abuse and the Church’s Response

Ed Stetzer: "Let’s pray and weep because alcohol continues to be a mocker, and let’s not feel the need to join in that mocking."

4 Ways to Respond When a Pastor Falls

"I’ve been a broken pastor before. I am here because of men and women who wouldn’t abandon me in my brokenness."

5 Reasons to Go Bivocational

"I’m not claiming it’s wrong to minister full-time; merely that it’s not always right."