How staff values can impact church culture
Has your ministry drifted from its original purpose?
Death by church meetings
Could be considered the most painful process in ministry.
10 planning principles from Proverbs
Is strategic planning biblical?
3 reasons why it may be time to punt leadership development
Does that mean it’s time to give up? Not yet.
6 reasons some church members resist growth
Many church members really don’t want to see their churches grow.
The good side of chaos
What is it about conflict and crisis that can actually change us for the better?
How is value defined in leadership?
How would you answer this question? Dave Ulrich, a business professor at the University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group, has an answer that may not be what you expect.
4 church revitalization trends for 2019
Many things must happen for the church revitalization effort to turn back the tide of decline that is sweeping many churches off the map.
How to gracefully say “no”
As a pastor, I’m constantly faced with more time demands placed upon me than I could ever possibly fulfill.
19 leadership traits to focus on in 2019
You’re never finished developing leadership skills.
Why has making disciples become so difficult?
Maybe there is more required for these relationships than what we originally thought.
10 reasons I’m optimistic about churches in 2019
God is not done with us yet.
How will you respond to success?
Are you influential? Rick Warren, Senior Pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, shares about his unexpected success from his most recognized book and the challenge of responding to that success.
10 questions every pastor should be able to answer with ease
What are those skills you have mastered that are now habits?
3 ways to be patient when things are in the process
I like things fast and immediate. What about you?
This kind of leadership changes things
Aaron Brocket, Lead Pastor at Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, shares about a season when he felt discouraged and the catalyst that breathed new life into how he thought about his leadership.
Book review: In Defense of Troublemakers
This book by Charlan Nemeth is a helpful resource for any leader.
3 surprises for leaders in the Christmas story
If we remember this, then those we lead will be richly blessed.
The best personality type for ministry leaders
Are you a good fit for this position?
American churches are at a tipping point
If revitalization doesn’t happen, this may be the result.
