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.

How Can You Support Your Tired Pastor?

Don’t ask your pastor to make every decision. Most pastors are “decision weary.” Unless the issue is critical, see if you can find solutions other than going to the pastor with the problem or need.

I Am Weak, But He Is Strong

A weakness or limitation is different than being a weak person or a limited leader. It’s an acknowledgment of your humanity and gives you clues to how God wants to use you.

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?