Leadership

Souls Settled, Hands Moving: Joy and Urgency in Following Jesus

Don’t just find joy in what God does through you. Find joy in what He’s done for you. Results may rise and fall. Attendance fluctuates. Seasons change.

3 People Every Pastor Needs

When my friend Jim and I get together, we discuss everything from my personal finances to how to harness our driven personalities, and how to make a greater impact for the kingdom.

Is Gen Z Coming Back to Church?

When people born between 1997 and 2007 go to church, they attend, on average, about 23 services per year.

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.

When You Lack Confidence

You can do all God calls you to do, because He will equip you for His call. Again, you’d teach your church this, right? If God calls you to it, He will strengthen you for it.

Prone to Wander—The Dechurching Phenomenon in America

Of the 15 million people who left evangelical churches, 51% of them are willing to return—right now.

Explaining the Growth of Non-Denominational Churches

Non-denominational churches tend to be more evangelistic. For a number of possible reasons, these congregations are more intentional about reaching their communities with the gospel.

AI and the Church: A Brave New World

It’s really important for the church to have the best understanding about AI and be ready to equip people.

Chasing the Past

Honoring former leaders and the church's history celebrates what God did, but is also a reminder of what God can do again.