Leadership

When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Megan Fate Marshman: Everyday Grace

While influence tends to want to go upwards and grow to the right, I am fighting to go down to the left, and it takes a lot of intentionality.

When Christian Leaders Crash and Burn

When we hear of leaders falling, we must take a look in the mirror and remind ourselves to live holy lives.

Is Your Church Healthy or Toxic?

While God is powerful to do his supernatural work in even the most adverse situations, we hamper our effectiveness when we fail to pursue both holiness and wholeness.

He Gets Us

There’s something unique about Jesus that is absolutely compelling, and if we can make him our story, then watch out.

The Importance of Communicating Well

Sometimes, you just have to be comfortable with silence. In any conversation, if you aren’t disciplined about how you communicate, the people around you get distracted, bored, and even annoyed.

The Church of Today

Relevant churches are the churches that tend to the tangible needs of their community, caring for the “least of these” and working for the common good.

Self-Focused Statements to Avoid

We must be careful not to let pride be the motivation in building our seat of influence. Or in taking credit that belongs to Him and should be shared with others.

Are You Asking These Questions When Embarking on Change?

The church is highly relational, and we sometimes evaluate the effectiveness of a ministry by asking if everyone is happy, not is anyone changing and growing?

6 Questions for Pastors to Ask a Grieving Person

Through support and biblical wisdom, individuals can experience recovery.

4 Affirming Truths for Pastors — Especially on a Monday

While there isn’t always much pastors can do to circumvent the emotional and spiritual ascents and descents that seem to accompany their weekly rhythms, there are things they can do to ensure that they remain healthy for the long haul in the midst of it.