5 Warning Signs of Abusive Church Leaders Every Pastor Should Know
Abuse in the church often hides behind trust and leadership. Learn five warning signs to watch for—and how to protect your congregation through wise action.
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New Realities of Church Safety
Churches today face a dual calling in a fallen world. They must prioritize church safety while also confronting external dangers.
An Unhealthy Exchange of a Fix-It Mentality in Church
In a crisis, the innate reaction of most followers is to call upon a leader to solve the problem, revealing the dangers of a fix-it mentality in church.
Budgeting for Economic Times: A Pastor’s Guide to Planning 2025 Church Budget
Charitable giving is on the rise in the United States, but churches are receiving a smaller and smaller portion. Budgeting for Economic Times requires prudent forecasting.
Benefits of Mid-Sized Churches
Small churches, large churches, megachurches, house churches, and church plants all have a place in the kingdom of God. However, mid-sized churches today have distinct advantages in North American culture.
Why Every Young Church Leader Needs an Older Mentor
6 benefits I’ve found from listening to someone who’s walked the path I’m on
3 Key Questions to Assess Your Humility
Pride is dangerous for a leader, so how do you reduce your potential of being prideful?
What Makes a Humble Pastor?
7 characteristics of pastors who demonstrate humility
Annual Church Budget: A Road Map for the Coming Year
Pray through every line item in the annual church budget: we should not expect God to work through the budget unless it gets special attention through prayer.