Leadership

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.

Summer Synergy

You don’t need a massive budget or a construction crew to make a big impact.

Mark Sayers: The False Promise of Platforms

A platform society equates visibility with influence. But it doesn’t really align with the kingdom of God mentality.

7 Things Pastors Should Do Every Monday

"Most of the world mourns Monday because it signifies the end of the weekend. Pastors face a different monster on Mondays."

What Comes Before the Gospel?

"If the gospel is the hope of the world, and if the message is blocked until there is good will, where do we go from here?"

The 7 C’s of Effective Youth Ministry

"Courageous youth ministry leaders are willing to take risks to see their students and families move closer to Jesus Christ."

4 Traits of Leaders Who Encourage

"Encouragement isn’t something that you can just tack on to your daily checklist. It’s a way of life for a leader."

How to Make Your Sermon Stick Past Sunday

"The good news: You already have most of the tools you need to make your sermon stick while pointing people to Jesus."

10 Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Pastor Right After the Sermon

Thom Rainer: "Pastors often take 10 to 20 hours to prepare a sermon. And then they hear one of these sentences."

‘Lord, I Thank Thee That I Am Not Like Those Evangelical Trump Supporters’

Ed Stetzer: "Our gut reaction is to dismiss Trump supporters and to question their faith. I’d like to suggest a different approach."

What Christians Need to Know About Mental Illness

Ed Stetzer: "About half of evangelical Christians believe that prayer and Bible study alone can heal mental illness."