Why are we paying big bucks to watch the same plot?
There is something about movies and the stories they tell that say a lot about what we desire. But how do these fantasy stories and the reality of life intersect?
4 perils of the internal candidate
The senior pastor has just resigned and the associate pastor makes it known that he would like the position. Are you on the verge of an internal candidacy disaster?
Nurturing millennial leadership attitudes
How does leadership look different today? Here are three attitudes and how they could benefit your ministry.
Are you a general or a colonel?
What characterizes your leadership style? Dr. Bob Whitesel, professor of Christian Ministry and Missional Leadership at Wesley Seminary, discusses two leadership styles that are also found in the military. How will different leadership styles implement the goals and vision of your church and ministry?
The 6 dads in your church (and how you can help them)
These dads sit in your church on any given Sunday. How will you reach them?
I call it heresy
What is this heresy and what can we do about it?
7 ways to deal with gnats in ministry
All who serve in vocational ministry know about gnats. They come with the call.
Learning the art of the staff meeting
How would you define the purpose of your staff meetings or one-on-one meetings?
One word that will focus your ministry
As church leaders, we often hear many good ideas to further the mission of the church. The trick is determining which ideas are the best.
Does an open-door policy work?
Are you an approachable leader?
4 reasons to talk about leadership transitions
Leadership transitions are a big deal for a church.
3 perils of modern leadership
Leadership is an interdependent mixture of intuition, experience, and inspiration. When it comes to modern leadership, here are some obstacles that get in the way.
Does your ministry staff look like a T-ball team?
What is your ministry team running after? What’s your primary objective?
4 ways to excel
When it comes to excelling in ministry and life, keep these in mind.
What makes a visionary leader?
Explore the characteristics of strategic leadership. Who models this on your church's team?
10 ways pastors can be great bosses
Just as there can be bad pastor-bosses, there are example of great pastor-bosses.
Visioning: You may lead, but is anyone following?
Not everyone carries the same vision for the church that you do.
9 traits of excellent church leaders
When teaching church leadership, there are specific qualities in leaders which should exist or be formulated.
3 steps to motivate people to action
Excellent communication is a highly desired talent in the American church. Most pastors seek to be great communicators yet unfortunately, many pulpits are void of compelling and effective communication.
How to create intentional opportunities for friendships
Discover how friendship is a key to creating community in your church.
