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.

What We Misunderstand About the Church on the Corner

Successful neighborhood churches embrace a philosophy of being strategically small rather than intentionally small.

Do You Make These Assumptions of Those Who Attend Online?

The American Bible Society (ABS) in its annual State of the Bible release has found that online worshipers lead in Bible reading frequency.

How to Deal With Guilt and Shame

Shame stings, but it need not be deadly. Although people and circumstances around us may still shame us (and it hurts), Christ can release us from its destructive power.

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.

The Aftermath of a 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.

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 growth you can experience.

What Do You Know About Those Following Your Lead?

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.