Leadership

Living and Leading Above the Warning Signs

We can’t lead well from last year’s spiritual fuel. We need a fresh touch from God today.

Seeking Humility

Biblical synonyms for pride include conceit, superiority, insolence, arrogance, boasting, contempt, wrongdoing and self-centeredness.

Avoid the ‘Fixing Trap’

Jesus didn’t come to fix us from afar. He came to walk with us.

Common Mistakes When Assessing Your Church’s Size

You didnt go into ministry to be ineffective or to make only a small impact. Its just that sometimes we have a funny idea of what constitutes effective church leadership, leading to common mistakes when assessing your church's size.

10 Good Questions That Great Church Leaders Ask

Good leadership is about asking the right questions.

Which Younger Generation Is More Likely to Walk Into Your Church?

While almost a third of this younger generation does not claim a particular religion (the “nones”), they attend religious services at a slightly higher rate than their Millennial and Gen X parents.

Being a Pastor Has Hardships

The worst part of pastoring isn't the hospitals, funerals, or administration, but rather the unseen hardships of being a pastor. Its not about attacks from the outside world or harassment from those picketing the church because the preacher is taking a stand on some issue from the pulpit. Its none of these things.

10 Things Pastors Often Keep to Themselves About Pastor’s Hidden Struggles

Pastors seldom know who we can trust, which is why we become guarded and may appear harder to get to know. Most senior pastors have been burned by someone they once trusted, experiencing pastor's hidden struggles. Many senior pastors have seasons where it feels the staff, church leaders and congregation are talking about us behind our back.

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: How God Uses Weakness

A weakness or limitation is different than being a weak person or a limited leader. Its an acknowledgment of your humanity and gives you clues to how God uses weakness in your life.

Is Your Church Healthy or Toxic? Warning Signs

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. Identifying unhealthy church signs is crucial.