Leadership

4 Ways to Increase Your Cultural IQ

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's more important than ever to recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives that different cultures bring—and to increase your cultural IQ (CQ).

Derwin Gray: Choose Growth

Growing as a leader is not optional—it’s your responsibility. It’s your yes to the call God placed on your life.

Meet the Moment

If people lose courage in the face of pressure to compromise the Bible, it’s our job to help them stand firm.

How to Handle the Summer Attendance Dip

How will you handle the long days of summer when church crowds are smaller, budgets are tighter and volunteers are harder to find?

Does Your Church Embrace the Vision? Two Ways to Know

When do you know the vision has become ingrained in the culture of your church and not just in your own dreams?

7 Guidelines for Controversial Facebook Comments

Ministry leaders are often called upon to comment on racial, socioeconomic and political tensions. How should we respond?

8 Signs You Are a Gospel-Centered Leader

The Gospel gives us a new heart filled with love and affection. It is not one more weapon in our leadership utility belt.

Leadership—Heart, Soul and Structure

Why leaders today need to balance the heart and organization to serve Jesus well.

How Your Church Can Reverse a Negative Reputation

"The more we get out of our buildings and meet real needs, the more we’ll have opportunities to share Christ."

Leading by Word and Deed

“The leadership displayed by apostles was one of moving the church to action rather than merely enjoying classroom teaching.”

Should Leaders Create Controversy?

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