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.

10 Characteristics of a Narcissistic Church

"Just as we're often blind to our own selfish tendencies, we often fail to notice when narcissism is present in our churches."

How One Pastor Overcame His Personal Evangelism Slump

"I was a pastor whose schedule kept me from being around anybody far from God. But a year ago something changed."

4 Characteristics of an Emotionally Unhealthy Leader

"These leaders, and the ministries they serve, will eventually pay a heavy price for such chronically unhealthy behaviors."

Russell Moore: What I’ve Learned in 20 Years of Ministry

"We are to be separate from sin, never separate from sinners. It is far easier to do the reverse."

Family On Mission—How Our Kids Lead Us

Hugh Halter: "Unexpectedly, we were shocked out of our comfortable slumber and called back to the front line of mission."

4 Steps to a Meaningful Sabbath

"Sabbath is a 24-hour block of time in which we stop work, enjoy rest, practice delight and contemplate God."

GOP Candidates Seen as Religious—Except Trump

Pew Research: Fewer Americans view Donald Trump as a religious person than any other presidential candidate.

8 Insights About Marriage and Ministry

Ed Stetzer: "Allow me to share a few things that Donna and I have seen after almost 30 years of a ministry marriage."