Are You Paying Your Pastor a Fair Wage for Pastors?
Most people use their own salaries as a point of comparison. A fair wage for pastors is a central concern—if a pastor makes more than they do, it’s too much.
Leadership
Here’s What thoughts during a sermon Go Through My Mind
At any point during a sermon, thoughts during a sermon can drift, but it’s not likely to bother me.
Outreach Requires Knowing Your Church and Your City
Multiplication is the most exhilarating opportunity in life, period. Nothing better expresses the creative genius of bearing God’s image.
Where the Future of Humanity Is Headed
Mankind has such capabilities and potential related to the future of humanity. However, he is always hampered by a dysfunctionality about himself: he is his own worst enemy.
Leadership Lessons from Archery
We forget the wisdom of the old Chinese proverb that says, “A journey of a thousand miles always begins with a single step.”
Leading Through Change Without Losing Your Soul
"Three words best describe how I’ve often felt in the midst of leading change: Alone, frustrated and defeated."
Leading—and Pastoring—With a Limp
The arrows often come from formerly close friends. It’s the “kiss” of a Judas that’s distinctly painful. Betrayal hurts deeply.
Courage to Defend Your Ideas
Wherever you are or whatever you do, creative change is going to ruffle a few feathers. Perhaps more accurately, it’s going to drive some folks absolutely nuts, and defend your ideas.
When You Lack Confidence: Insecurity in Leadership
You can do all God calls you to do, because He will equip you for His call. Insecurity in leadership can be battled, and you’d teach your church this, right? If God calls you to it, He will strengthen you for it.
Prone to Wander—Great Dechurching Phenomenon in America
In the context of the Great Dechurching, 15 million people who left evangelical churches, 51% are willing to return—right now.
