Churches are increasingly struggling because pastoral searches are taking too long, often due to outdated processes, under-equipped committees, and a lack of urgency, leading to declining health during extended vacancies.

Thom Rainer May 12, 2026

What if people aren’t failing to live differently—they simply haven’t been shown how, and the church’s greatest opportunity is to teach practical life skills that shape lasting change?

Carey Nieuwhof May 11, 2026

A simple, genuine touch—a handshake, a hand on the shoulder, or even a hug can communicate love in a way people never forget and may never have experienced before.

Tom Crenshaw May 10, 2026

True leadership begins with humility—asking God daily for the wisdom and knowledge needed to lead well and grow continually.

David Bowman May 9, 2026

Just as your physical heart needs regular checkups, your spiritual heart requires intentional care to guard against drift, cynicism, and burnout over time.

Richard Blackaby May 7, 2026

Faithful obedience in small steps wherever God places you can grow into a lasting impact that reaches far beyond borders.

Tim Tucker May 6, 2026

If your church emails aren’t getting opened, it’s not about sending more—it’s about sending clearer, shorter, and more relevant messages people actually want.

Mark MacDonald May 5, 2026

You don’t drift into health—under pressure, you either choose it intentionally or slowly lose direction.

Dave Ferguson May 4, 2026

The effectiveness of your outreach isn’t determined by how many invites you send, but by how close you are to the person you invite.

Thom Rainer May 3, 2026

Conflict is inevitable, but the difference between destructive and transformative relationships is whether we fight with people to win or fight for them to help them grow—following the example of Jesus, who always fought for others.

Carey Nieuwhof May 2, 2026

Culture isn’t built by values written on a wall, but by how leaders guide their teams through conflict and turn shared values into lived decisions under pressure.

Christian Muntean May 1, 2026

Real disciple-making isn’t built on events or numbers, but on slowing down to walk closely with people over time as Jesus did.

Tim Tucker April 30, 2026

When faith is used to justify cultural positions, believers must discern whether it reflects biblical truth or a redefined version shaped by culture.

Bob Russell April 29, 2026

Your everyday work isn’t just a task to complete—it’s a spotlight to reflect Christ, where excellence in both skill and character quietly points others to Him.

Jordan Raynor April 28, 2026

Wise leaders know growth doesn’t come from constant change, but from changing what isn’t working while staying relentlessly consistent with what truly connects.

Mark MacDonald April 27, 2026

“Help me understand” is a simple but powerful posture that invites clarity, diffuses tension, and aligns our hearts with God’s wisdom so we can move forward with courage.

David Bowman April 26, 2026

Free eBook

iRetire4Him: Unlock God’s Purpose for Your Retirement

This excerpt from iRetire4Him: Unlock God’s Purpose for Your Retirement includes portions from chapters 1, 8, and 9, and has been created specifically for the Biblical Leadership community.

Download Now


Our Writers

Rich Frazer is President of Spiritual Overseers Service (SOS) International, a global training ministry equipping …

Bob Whitesel (D.Min., Ph.D.) is a foresight coach, professor, and award-winning author …

Dr. Gerry Lewis serves as Executive Director of the Harvest Baptist Association in Decatur, Texas. …

Already a member? Sign in below.

  or register now

Forgot your password?

b'S2-NEW'