Leadership

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.

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.

Advocate for Young Adults in Your Church

They need face-to-face relationships with believers. In fact, they who have been raised on electronic communication need face-to-face relationships in general. To have genuine friendships with older believers and strong Christian families is ideal.

Ways to Harness Your Feelings About Change

People usually fear what they don’t know more than what they do. During seasons of change it’s important to increase the level of communication.

Lead After Me—Keys to a Successful Pastoral Leadership Transition

“Before I even knew I was coming, so many conversations had happened on how to honor the past, how to welcome a new leader, how to embrace a new vision.” —Eric Geiger

What Not to Say When You’re Developing New Ideas

How to keep from sabotaging your own process

The Heart Roadblock

I’ve often shocked conference audiences by saying that it is no secret how to grow a church. The problem is that churches aren’t willing to do what it takes to grow.

Leading With a Limp

Ministry scars. To one degree or another, everyone in the Lord’s service will bear them sooner or later.

7 Characteristics of a Good Team

Great teams are healthy and productive. Here are characteristics of teams that have both.

When There’s a Lack of Spiritual Fruit

The most effective strategy for moving people forward in their journey of faith is biblical engagement. Not just getting people into the Bible when they’re in church—but helping them engage the Bible on their own outside of church.