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.

Why I Gave Up Working for God

"How are we to accomplish this daunting task of advancing the kingdom of God … both in the world and in ourselves?"

3 Ways to Keep Your Church Focused on Evangelism

Ed Stetzer: "Keeping a church focused on evangelism is similar to running a marathon."

5 Habits of Healthy Church Growth

God is inviting us to participate in the expansion of his kingdom. Here are several ways to accept that invitation.

Is Your Church a Safe Place for People With Same-Sex Attraction?

"Step one is to realize that you already have church members who experience same-sex attraction."

Rick Warren: Pastor, What You Do Matters

"You are a blessing to your congregation, and even though they may not see all the things you do as their pastor, God does."

5 Change Killers in Your Church

"As leaders, we have to chart the course and make bold steps toward the destiny God has designed for us."

When It Comes to Changing the Culture, The Church Needs a New Strategy

Phil Cooke: "If all we do is complain, the culture will tune us out. At some point we have to reach out and start a conversation."

3 Critical Components of Leading Others Toward Spiritual Renewal

"Radical acceptance and compelling challenge—both are needed for people to find their way back to God."