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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.

Seeking Humility

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

4 Ways to Rebuild the Church After COVID-19

The pandemic has caused the church to reexamine the way she serves the community of believers. Many pastors have felt the pain in the weeks that followed an extended period of closure due to reduced attendance, offerings, and gathering times. They have been burdened with trying to figure out the right course to chart to rebuild the church in […]

5 Types of Meetings to Lead Your Team to Success

While many organizations shy away from meetings, StartCHURCH has implemented a series of focused meetings that keeps us moving toward our vision. Here are five...

Turning the World Upside Down

The 18th-century preacher John Wesley once wrote to a fellow believer: “Give me 100 who fear nothing but sin, and desire nothing but God, and...

Becoming a Confident Leader

Overcome your insecurities to increase your leadership confidence.

How Should We Pivot Our Church Communication Strategy in This Season?

As the church, we communicate with several different groups at a time. I want to be clear that when I say we communicate it isnt just written or verbal communication. We communicate by our actions. If your church is always involved in a certain action or practice like ministering to the issues of homelessness or […]

What Questions Should You Ask a Pastor Search Team as a Candidate?

Ive previously written these posts about pastor search teams: 6 Reasons Pastor Search Teams Dont Always Work and 14 Mistakes Search Committees Make. Today, I want to answer a question many students have asked me: What questions should you ask a pastor search team if you were their candidate? I have many other questions beyond these, but here are some Id ask:

How to Address the Chronic Anxiety Surrounding the Pandemic

This article originally appeared on MissioAlliance.org and is reposted here by permission. If there were ever a time in recent history in which anxiety seems likely to...

7 Warnings for People in Leadership

I often hear from pastors who want to grow as leaders. They feel pressure to steer the church on a healthy course. Most of...