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.

Should Leaders Create Controversy?

"One of the things preventing many pastors from reaching their optimal level of impact is their fear of controversy."

10 Questions to Diagnose the Evangelistic Health of Your Church

Look at these 10 questions to get some hints of the evangelistic health of your own church.

4 Keys to Closing the Back Door

Thom Rainer offers four solutions for connecting--and keeping--people engaged with the mission and vision of your church.

Should Your Church Welcome Homosexuals?

How should you treat practicing homosexuals who show up for your worship gathering?

3 Essentials of Strong Leadership

Brad Powell: "When leaders do their job, God’s people begin to excel. His glory spills out everywhere."

10 Reasons We Have Not Reached the Unchurched

Thom Rainer: "In God's power, however, we can reverse this trend and reach the unchurched in America."

Missional Mergers: 9 Keys to Success

The sad reality is that most mergers fail because they are motivated more by self-interest or self-preservation than by a bigger, bolder, divine mission.

7 Traits of Breakout Churches

Thom Rainer gives seven indispensable characteristics of churches that move from decline to growth.