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.

5 Ways the Church Hurts and Helps Victims of Sexual Violence

"Let’s dare to risk discomfort for the sake of ministering to victims of sexual violence."

Every Pastor Has 3 ‘Realms’ of Ministry

Rick Warren: "The kingdom benefits and churches grow when we’re sharpening each other."

8 Time Drainers for Pastors and Staff

Thom Rainer: "What if I told you I could help you get 10 or more hours of your week back?"

The Dark Side of Leadership Success

"There’s a dark side of leadership success, and many don’t like talking about it."

The Scripture That Is Most Overlooked by Pastors

"Many a servant of the Lord has been treated less kindly by Christians than any business in town would treat an employee."

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."