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.

3 Things Churches Love That KILL Outreach

Ed Stetzer: "If your church loves the way you do church more than your children, it loves the wrong thing."

3 Ways to Reach Those Who Think They Don’t Need God

Carey Nieuwhof: Maybe the way we've always done outreach isn't the best way after all.

3 Reasons Your Church Must Be Unique

While the foundation of a church must not be unique, the culture and ministry practice must be.

4 Do’s and Don’ts for Engaging New Guests

Ron Edmondson offers practical tips for making first-time visits memorable for guests in your church.

4 Steps for Stronger Engagement in Your Church

Ed Stetzer: "God’s mission should be so active in a church that the city misses them when they are not around."

Managing Idea Stress

"Much of the stress we experience is rooted in hypothetical scenarios. The big 'what if ... ?' is life-threatening."

Are You Preaching Like a Pharisee and Don’t Know It?

"Preaching should unburden people. As preachers, our job is to challenge people, yes, but not to burden them."

6 Unwavering Beliefs of a Church That Loves Its City

J.D. Greear: 6 Plumblines for Community Engagement