Leadership

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

Eric Geiger: The Story Beyond the Stories

As pastors, we must help people see the true story of the Bible and not just read Bible stories.

4 Responses to Cultural Change

Ed Stetzer: "The message of the gospel is necessarily countercultural and offensive to the human heart."

10 Must-Have Leadership Habits That Require Zero Talent

"The good news is, talent is overrated when it comes to making an impact as a leader."

Collaborating for Diversity: Pastor Network Builds on Multiethnic Ministries

“By working and worshipping together as one, these pastors hope to represent Christ as a peacemaking force in their city.”

3 Symptoms of a Dying Church

"When it comes to the church, the disease is called 'tradition.' And when a disease goes unchecked, it can become deadly."

Dan Kimball: Beyond ‘Outside the Box’

"When it comes to innovation, there should be no group on the planet that strives to think creatively like the local church does."

17 Truths You Need to Know About Leadership

Brad Lomenick: "Leaders’ words weigh 1,000 pounds. You have the power to lift up or pull down others with your words."

Pastoring Isn’t Supposed to Be Easy

"Why do you think God has to call people into this work? If it were easy, people would be lining up to volunteer."

5 Pastors Share: The Resources That Shaped Me

Bobby Gruenewald: "I asked some strong leaders for recommendations about the ways they find insight and inspiration."