14 Revelatory Questions to Ask a Prospective Church Leader
Getting to the heart of the matter
Leadership
6 Characteristics of Missional-Pastoral Leadership
The apostle Paul, a missional-pastoral leadership advocate, says it this way: “He made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he purposed in Christ as a plan for the right time—to bring everything together in Christ, both things in heaven and things on earth in him” (Eph. 1:9–10).
Who Is Listening to You?
Perhaps more important than “preach that same sermon” is this: Preach that same book of the Bible. Preach that same series. This question—Who Is Listening to You?—is essential.
5 Ways to Lead a Team—And Help Your Senior Pastor
Having some data and research to back a strong idea will help you lead a team, your senior leader and the team run faster and feel more confident in the direction.
Making Wise Leadership Decisions
It is often a judgment call of whether to say yes or no.
Is Your Church Stuck?
Some church leaders question whether asking numerical numbers borders on the idolatry of numbers. Others simply don’t worry about attendance numbers.
Intergenerational Mentoring: Gen Z Has Much to Learn and Even More to Teach
Intergenerational mentoring shows that those who are younger feel more comfortable taking advice from peers instead of those who are older and more seasoned (put another way: from someone who has actually done something, over time, with success).
When Your Making Tough Decisions Upset Others
Resilience is a skill we all need to build. Making tough decisions and acknowledging disappointments as part of the leadership landscape helps us bounce back with grace. You will not always lead the meeting with patience and understanding.
Leaders, What Does Leadership Stress Look Like to You?
The ideal level of challenge in your leadership is leadership stress: where you think your best thoughts, pray your deepest prayers, discover great ideas and solutions, your relationships are solid, and you are making measurable progress.
Team-Based Leadership
Think of each person as having equal voice and vote, a cornerstone of team-based leadership that recognizes gifting, experiential knowledge, and intuition.
