Pastors, When Do You Move On?
I’ve watched people in organizations – in government, business, nonprofits, and, sadly, far too often in the church — some leaders (people) simply stay too long. Leader, leave before you have to leave.
Leadership
10 Pastor Danger Zones for Leaders
It's the young minister who is more likely to try to brave it out alone. It's the young pastor who is more prone to end up a victim instead of a victor in these pastor danger zones.
Wrestling With God’s Greatness
We are prone to seek God's greatness for our own sake rather than to glorify God in it. If we try to pretend like all of our motives are pure, then well never be able to address the inconsistencies in us.
Speaking the Truth in Love When the LGBTQ+ Community Comes to Your Church
Welcoming in all those who need a genuine encounter with Jesus is a primary function of the church, and this principle must be extended to the LGBTQ+ community in church as much as it is anybody else.
How to Remove the Obstacles to Your Team’s Success
How do you get your team members deeply engaged in your mission?
2 Ways New Pastors Should Look to the Future
Remember these tips as you begin your new role at an established church.
Alan Briggs: The Need to Return
It’s time to exit the survival mode and reconnect.
Common Pastor Mistakes to Avoid
Ive learned the hard way that I must pry feelings from those who dont speak up when I share a new initiative. Otherwise, their concerns about common pastor mistakes will show up later and probably surprise me.
Common Faults of Pastors
I’ve learned the hard way that I must pry feelings from those who don’t speak up when I share a new initiative. Otherwise, their concerns will show up later and probably surprise me.
What Do You Say When the Going Gets Tough?
Ive never met a runner, who crossed the finish line, who didnt receive the thrill of victory even if it was only after they threw up in a trashcan nearby, especially when the going gets tough.