Who is the hero of your leadership story?
We all have a story we tell ourselves about our leadership: a private narrative in our own minds that the outside world never hears.
When difficulties cloud your vision
Herbert Cooper, Senior Pastor of People’s Church in Oklahoma City, challenges leaders from Acts 27 when the apostle Paul and his team were in the middle of a storm.
2 simple ways to recover from leadership burnout
Burnout is almost an epidemic among church leaders.
4 subtle signs of stress
Are these true of you?
Learning from the Sri Lanka massacre
The recent joyful Easter celebration in Sri Lanka abruptly turned into a horrific tragedy.
One roman nail
What stories could this nail tell?
Why shepherds at Bethlehem?
The reason why angels shared the message of universal importance to this group may surprise you.
6 holiday stress strategies from Jesus
Here are six prescriptions Jesus gives during times of anxiety.
Overcoming 3 big leadership fears
These are the fears that stop me in my tracks and have the potential to paralyze me.
Taking the burden out of the process
What does it say about our Christian walk if our lives are burdensome?
6 anchors that are holding you back
Nearly every day I talk to someone who isn’t accomplishing what they hoped for in their life.
Why leaders must excel at listening to their hearts
Are you a reactionary leader? Or a leader who listens?
How to create a no-fear work environment
What would it look like for your team members to live fearlessly?
When you want to call it quits
Maybe the press of people’s opinions feels suffocating, or the crushing demand of others’ expectations squelches your spirit.
7 spiritual challenges for imperfect leaders
Perfection isn’t the requirement for those who wish to lead. Progress is.
What leaders can learn from the Parable of the Talents
I want to take a look at this piece of scripture in a different light. One that leaders can learn how to lead better.
How to find (and keep) your joy in ministry
If your joy in ministry depends on everything going your way, you’ll be miserable for much of your ministry.
How to think differently about the emotional impact of ministry
Few vocations rival the emotional weight those in ministry carry. This is the result of being on the front line in a broken world.
Being honest with yourself about change
Do you embrace reality or instead avoid those transitions that get you down?
Is fatigue an obstacle to opportunity?
Are you tired in your leadership role? Tim Liston, Senior Pastor of New Hope Church (Houston) challenges the way you look at those God brings across your path.

