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.

4 Ways to Create a Culture of Change in Your Church

Four patterns from churches that have changed successfully.

The Secret to Authentic Ministry Relationships

Cole NeSmith: "When are we going to learn that taking care of church business is not a replacement for relationships?"

Do You Need a New Perspective on Volunteers?

Eliminating “need” from your vocabulary and allowing unbelievers to serve at the church may have a significant impact.

Power: Our One Great Need

Brad Powell: God's power is the common and non-negotiable need if you are to lead a church of any size.

How to Design a Message Series for Unchurched People

Carey Nieuwhof: Can you preach to a room full of churched people and unchurched people at the same time?

Why I’m Thankful for the ‘New Atheists’

"I’m very thankful that God is God, and nothing surprises him. No human argument causes him to cease existing.”

Leadership: 5 Tips for Healthy Feedback

"People know things about you that you don't--that you might not be able to see yourself."

8 Truths to Cure You From Obsessive Comparison Syndrome

Brad Powell on breaking free from Obsessive Comparison Syndrome