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.

Learning to Both Love and Hate the World

LifeWay Research President Ed Stetzer says the church often is confused about how to view "the world."

8 Signs of an Emotionally Healthy Church

Is the church you’re leading emotionally healthy? How do you tell if it is or isn’t?

Transitioning a Small Church

Brad Powell: “Leading a church to become a healthy and growing spiritual community isn’t easy. But it is worth it.”

I Wish I’d Known: 3 Facts That Top My List

Karl Vaters: "We can pastor our small churches well—without settling for less."

Leadership You Can Make Happen

Brad Lomenick: "Take heart, take courage, and put these five leadership keys into practice."

Fight Fear With Change

Bobby Gruenewald: "A culture of change creates an environment where impatience, fear and feeling overwhelmed have trouble taking hold."

Is Leadership Dead?

Good leadership is necessary, and Jesus is the perfect example of how to lead.

3 Signs of a Transformation Church

Ed Stetzer: "Transformation churches are measuring their impact by a whole new scorecard."