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.

6 Ways Ministry Spouses Get Hurt

Thom Rainer: "Sometimes ministry spouses are among the loneliest people in the church."

Decency for President

Max Lucado: "We stand against bullying in schools. Shouldn’t we do the same in presidential politics?"

5 Things Pastors Should Never Do

Avoid these five common mistakes if you want to be an effective pastor or church leader.

How Well Does Your Church Understand the Role of Pastor?

"A striking number of churches don’t fully understand, embrace or practice the biblical plan."

5 Ways to Reverse Church Decline

Ed Stetzer: "Sadly, many churches don’t have the guts to hear the hard things."

When Someone You’ve Invested in Leaves the Church

"Hold people and the church lightly. Neither belong to us; all belong to God."

3 Weaknesses That Hurt Your Leadership Effectiveness

"One common denominator of weaknesses is that leaders are embarrassed to admit them."

4 Cultural Trends Pastors Should Recognize

Ed Stetzer: "God is calling us to help people move from an attractional mentality to an incarnational one."