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.

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."

4 Elements Your Sunday Services Need

"Hone in on these four elements over the next several months and watch your worship experiences go from good to great."

The 6 Core Responsibilities of a Senior Pastor

"Stick to the priorities as best you can. Empower others to do the rest."