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The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

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.

A Personal Approach to Go and Make Disciples in 2026

Let’s face it: If our people who are believers can’t clearly articulate the basics of the gospel, we must be teaching them something else as more important.

But, Are You Praying About It?

Those we guide will be much more likely to follow our lead if they see not only our vision, but also our zeal for God and our desire to talk with Him. They will want what we have.

No Longer Depleted: Recharge Ministry Batteries

Too many pastors and leaders have rejected the gift of weekly refreshment that God wants to give them to recharge ministry batteries.

6 Behind-the-Scenes Things Church Leaders Are Doing Well

Encouragement for overtaxed church leaders

What Does Taking Up the Shield of Faith Look Like?

We can expect that day in and day out we will be pummeled by the flaming arrows of the great enemy of God and man, the devil. These flaming arrows might take many forms, but surely at least one of them is in the form of accusation, and taking up the shield of faith is crucial to counter this.

When the Leader Overwhelmed Burden is Too Great

It's okay for a leader overwhelmed to take a break to clear your head. It could be an afternoon, a day, or a week, but sometimes you just need to get away from the situation long enough to gain a fresh perspective.

Keeping Anxiety in Check

3 Insights from King David

What Makes a Pastor Great Leader?

Any gifted communicator can tell you what you should be doing. A great pastor journeys alongside you as you seek to do it together, exhibiting great pastor leadership.

Helping Seniors Keep Faith Spiritually After Graduation

We must prepare our teenagers by speaking forthrightly about the temptations that await them after high school. We must help them be on their guard and learn how to be fully armored up with the spiritual protection that Jesus provides every believer (Ephesians 6:11), helping seniors keep faith.