Leadership

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Andy Cook: A Renewed Vision

Evangelism is not just another leadership skill—it’s foundational to leading a local church.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

What Is Driving the Great Dechurching?

The church must be the church. And this is what it has to offer the world that the world does not already have: authentic biblical community.

Why Healthy Teams Don’t Immediately Kill ‘Bad’ Ideas

The value of letting ideas breathe

When Fear Takes Hold of Your Leadership

If we constantly live with low level anxiety, our fight-flight centers are more sensitive so it takes less to push us into serious worry, anxiety, and fear.

Choosing Between Painful Truth and False Hope

Over the years, I’ve seen the disappointment and damage to employees, teams, freelancers, vendors, and others when an organization’s leader promises what he can’t deliver or has no intention of delivering.

Expect New Obstacles in This Post-Pandemic Phase

The challenges can seem insurmountable. The pace of change can seem unbearable. But we serve a God who is with us always.

11 Tips for Prioritizing Family in the Never-Ending Work of Ministry

If you let it, your ministry will overtake all of your time with your family.

When a Leader Is Insecure

Part of having a healthy church or organization is the strength, which comes from different people. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. There are probably people who can do things you don’t feel comfortable doing.

Why Playing It Safe Is Not a Good Idea

5 reasons to avoid being overly cautious as a leader