Leadership

David Uth: Loving People One at a Time

“The more central the gospel becomes in your ministry, the more you can fly above all of that division because the gospel transcends it.” -Pastor David Uth

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.

4 Keys to Relationally Based Leadership

Successful leaders acknowledge fear and insecurity but work hard to rise above them. In time, both can be greatly minimized.

Are You Living Out These Truths?

We have so far to go to become Christlike, spiritual, scriptural, and mature.

8 Signs of an Effective Church That Has Fun

I want church leaders to think about times when church really is fun.

7 Common Excuses We Make for Not Leading Well

The ways we tend to pass the blame

Why Were People Amazed at Jesus’ Teaching? And, Why Aren’t We?

We sometimes envy those who have come late to the Kingdom and are reading God’s word for the first time. They are enchanted by its stories, excited by its champions, enthralled by its riches, thrilled by its insights, and elated by its promises.

7 Essential Preaching Skills to Reach a Post-Christian Audience

The authentic gospel message will never change. But the methods and approaches have to if you’re going to connect with post-modern, post-Christian people.

Embrace the Chaos

Leadership that does not shy away from chaos, but embraces it, may well drive the change we need.

Why the Ideal Church Size Debate Is Unhelpful

Church size alone is not an indication of health or unhealth.