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Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

Tips for Interviewing for a Ministry Position

7 ways to put your best foot forward

Balancing Act

Making connections with the culture without compromising your convictions

Where Are the Younger Pastors?

If you are happy with your current pastors, hold on to them. You will have a challenge finding the successor to your pastor, especially if you want them to be 35 to 45 years old and with at least ten years of lead pastor experience.

Rob Hoskins: Communities of Hope

If we are to be people rooted in Christ, we must embrace what it means to be a hopeful community where faith thrives and truth prevails.

The Value of Wise Counsel Through Coaching

“Good coaching sits at the intersection of the sacred work you are called to and the practical challenges you are facing.”

Exercise Your Eyes to See

When we are born again, we are given new sight. In fact, all our spiritual senses are awakened to see, take in, and feel things in a brand new way - a way that is defined by the gospel.

What Are Pastors Afraid Of?

In a sense, a pastorate is like a marriage. The only way to make it work past the honeymoon stage is for both sides to agree for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.

Kevin Harney: Learning to Say No

A good leader knows how to strategically say no to good things in order to embrace the best.