Leadership

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

Living and Leading Above the Warning Signs

We can’t lead well from last year’s spiritual fuel. We need a fresh touch from God today.

Seeking Humility

Biblical synonyms for pride include conceit, superiority, insolence, arrogance, boasting, contempt, wrongdoing and self-centeredness.

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."

4 Simple Ways to Engage Millennials

"As millennials, the way we see the world often makes it difficult for us to meaningfully connect with the local church."

4 Unhealthy Beliefs About Church Leadership

"As we all learn sooner or later, I discovered that I couldn’t build God’s kingdom with lies and pretense."

6 Ways to Build Your Volunteer Team

Six actions to help you connect more volunteers to your team and train them to become leaders in your church.

4 Examples of Successful Pastoral Transitions

"Because pastoral transition can be difficult, I want to share some examples of how others have navigated transition well."

10 Signs You Don’t Handle Change Well

"To bear long-term fruit for Christ, we need to recognize that some things must die so something new can grow."