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.

Vision Is Exciting, But …

Charles Lee: Leaders must focus their energy on how they plan to execute their vision. Here are five tips ...

What It Really Takes to Reach Your Community

Ed Stetzer: “I don’t care what you like; I care that you love the Gospel and the people God has called you to reach .”

Why You’re Not Reaching the Unchurched

Understand the shifting cultural landscape of those outside your church and what really matters to the unchurched.

9 Signs Your Church Is Ready to Reach the Unchurched

Almost every church says they want to reach unchurched people, but are they actually doing it?

5 Ways to Overcome Church Boredom

Brad Powell: “If our spiritual walk isn’t fresh and exciting, our ministry won’t be either.”

Numbing Your Pain Is Numbing Your Potential

We need to feel our own Pain. And we must understand our own story if we hope to help other people find theirs.

6 Secrets of Turnaround Churches

Thom Rainer offers a list of common characteristics of churches who reversed their decline and found new life.

Where Is Your Focus?

Why an outward focus is essential—even if you lose some attendees in the process.