Leaders as Shepherds: Servants and Stewards
The reality of the unreached makes the need for leader development exceedingly acute and exposes the dire consequences of not having well-formed leaders, with leaders as shepherds guiding God’s people.
Books
Winter Preparation for Church: Prepare Your Facility Today
Even if your building is located in a warmer climate, you still need winter preparation for church to prepare for the unexpected—as we have seen with the polar vortex freeze events in recent years.
Embracing the Path to See God’s Glory When Journeys Differ
Friend, we are all on a journey. The Path to See God's Glory may look different for each of us, and that's okay.
The Challenge of Helping Couples in Conflict: A Practical Guide
Change comes when individuals focus less on their partner and, through self-reflection, begins to implement strategies for helping couples in conflict by changing their own behavior.
5 Ways to See Potential in Church Decline
It takes time to rebound from decline. In the face of potential in church decline, a slow, steady rebound happens to most churches.
Can This Person Really Be Trusted? Rebuilding Trust
How can you know that someone who has broken your trust is now at a place to be responsible with your trust? Rebuilding trust takes time and deliberate discernment.
Angels and Jacob
When there are Angels and Jacob, something exciting happens. They are not casual acquaintances.
Closing a Ministry: A Leader’s Guide to Reassessing and Adapting
Ministry is not about keeping a ministry for ministry's sake but serving the current and future needs of the community, and sometimes that means letting go of something loved to see the value in the next season of ministry in the church's life. This article discusses closing a ministry thoughtfully and helps leaders navigate the transition with compassion and clarity.
Anna Morgan: When Women Are Called to Leadership
It starts with a woman identifying her own calling, and the focus on women called to leadership shapes her journey.
Cooperation and Collaboration
In the kingdom of God, the citizens see everyone as connected to everyone else. Like the forest promoting life within itself, those in the kingdom see all of humanity connected to one another. This vision of cooperation and collaboration invites shared purpose across differences.
