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.

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.

Is Your Church Stuck? Maybe It’s Time to Rock the Boat

Tony Morgan: When churches become inward focused, they start to die.

Surprised by Growth

Bobby Gruenewald: “If we can accomplish it in our own strength, it’s not big enough.”

6 Ways to Follow Up with First-Time Guests

These steps will help your church connect with new people and bring them back.

12 Culture Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Leaders who are willing to reconsider the methods to preserve the mission are usually the ones who succeed long term.

Hard Work, Huge Faith

Brad Powell: “It takes faith to get out in front and actually lead instead of playing to the whims and will of the crowd.”