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How to Overcome Betrayal Trauma in Ministry

With their friends’ departures, pastors have had to recalibrate the very real cost of spiritual intimacy in doing life together.

Ryan Kwon: Nothing to Prove

“We’re so accustomed to the church being a noun. I want our bias to be action-oriented, and a movement that goes outward.”

The Rise of the Entrepreneurial Church: How Churches Can Fund Ministry Beyond Tithes

Entrepreneurial church models allow churches to step outside the walls of Sunday services and meet people where they live, work and gather. They open doors to relationships that lead to discipleship. They create spaces for people who might never set foot in a sanctuary to encounter the love of Christ.

How to Pray for a New Pastor or Staff Member

10 ways I’m praying for the next senior pastor at my church.

What Are the Dangers of Designated Giving?

Letting donors dictate where their funds are allocated can cause at least five key problems to arise.

How to Reach More People This Christmas

Church leaders have a huge opportunity this year as church attendance begins to rebound.

How to Mobilize Members for Ministry

Here are seven steps you can take to get your people serving where God has called them to serve.

2 Significant Shifts in the Trajectory of Social Media

And the ministry implications for future outreach in the church.

3 Keys to an Effective Guest Services Team

Welcoming guests is an important aspect of the life of the church. What should we prioritize when we’re introducing people to the church?

8 Practices for Leading Up Well

How to serve both your boss and the church to the best of your ability.

Tod Bolsinger: My Top 5 Books on Leadership

The best leaders are usually consummate learners and voracious readers.