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.

4 Everyday Actions That Can Hurt Your Church

Don’t allow all the demands on your time to crowd out time for you to invest in your continued growth as a leader.

Leading a Church Alone

God has called you to the place where you are, and if hes called you there, then he has a reason for you to be leading a church alone.

How to Help a New Staff Member Get Acclimated

This article originated after I received the following message from a pastor friend: I have a new full-time associate pastor starting next week. What suggestions would you give for helping a new staff member get acclimated and off to a great start? What a great question! Through the years I have hired hundreds of people. I dont do a […]

5 Ways to Restore Attendance

There is indeed hope. Churches that practice these five principles are much more likely to see growth rather than decline.

What I’ve Learned About Being a Woman Leader in Church

Its this idea we must hold dear: Rather than seeing what is on the outside, we are to, like God, look at the heartwhats inside, especially when considering a woman leader in church.

How to Preach an Effective Sermon

Discover the 6 essential elements for effective sermon preparation.

What Attracts People to Your Church?

First impressions do matter. It's not unspiritual to make sure your church property looks good, and your greeters are genuinely attentive and caring, any more than it is unspiritual to make sure your home looks great for guests. Its common sense hospitality to communicate that you care about what attracts people to church.

7 Habits That Will Cripple a Leader

The things that may be stymieing your leadership, including crippling leadership habits, can be identified and overcome.