Want to Grow the Church? Understand Your Cultural Soil
In order to effectively plant and spread the gospel in today's communities, we must understand and cultivate the cultural soil around us.
Leadership
The Aftermath of a Pastors Moral Failure
We keep getting surprised by our sin. We are surprised that we get by with it as long as we do, surprised when we get caught, surprised that people were as hurt as they were, and surprised that God took our sin as a personal insult. This is a stark reminder of Pastors moral failure and its impact.
7 of My Biggest Pet Peeves as a Leader
The things that frustrate me most and inhibit teams from thriving
Good Growth: 4 Types of Newcomers That Point to Healthy Church Development
When you have nonbelievers coming to your church who are spiritually hungry, this is a joy and one of the best kinds of healthy church development you can experience.
What Do You Know About Those Following Your Leadership and Followers?
A disciple is a learner. Leaders are first disciples, and we learn from Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and others who teach us and impart wisdom. A good leader embraces the disposition to submit, learn, change and grow. leadership and followers
The Distraction of Decline
The distraction of decline shapes our conversations: when we think our issue is decline or lack of resources, our discussions are usually not about God and how he moves.
How to Lead on the Bright Side: Lead with Optimism
A great heart-felt vision brings hope. As leaders, each of us must stay focused on something bigger than ourselves. Lead with optimism guides the way.
8 Things That Lessen My Effectiveness as a Leader
Are any of these keeping you from being the leader you could be?
Post-Pandemic Church Resilience: Hard-Pressed But Not Crushed
An attitude of defeatism does not engender resurrection, and post-pandemic church resilience matters.
Forged in the Crucible of Leadership
Leadership lessons from the world of blacksmithing
