10 traits of toxic church leadership
I believe these traits can be exhibited by all leaders (me included) if we do not keep our hearts and minds guarded in Jesus.
Turning job loss into a journey of faith
Unemployment is seldom easy. In fact, for a working follower of Jesus Christ, it can present not only fiscal crisis, but spiritual crisis as well.
Are you a self feeder?
Who is responsible for your spiritual growth?
Tips for the busy pastor
We work long hours. It is draining work. How can the busy pastor carry out the work of caring for others well?
Soul care begins with the pastor
Paul’s exhortation to the elders of the Church of Ephesus in Acts 20:28 have profound implications for pastoral ministry and spiritual leadership in the church. He urged them to “pay careful attention to yourselves.”
Discerning your calling
God reveals three primary pointers on the road to discerning our calling: our passions, our giftings, and our opportunities.
Here’s the faith you need
“For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you" (Matthew 17:20).
Leading the right people
An important principle of leading effectively in the 21st century is leading the right people.
How to become a more compassionate leader
As you work toward becoming a more compassionate leader, keep the following thoughts in mind.
7 fears that serve to undermine good leadership
Pastors don’t like to admit it, but many harbor fears. This is particularly true of those who serve alone — solo pastors.
Why saying “I’m so busy” may be hurting your credibility
In a world that has attached a strange nobility to the notion of being busy, effective leaders stand out by avoiding the “I’m so busy” trap.
Seeing the difference between mission and vision
It is not uncommon for people to use the words mission and vision interchangeably. However, they do not mean the same thing.
The cure for restlessness
How can we find the rest we all so desperately long for?
Leading with purpose
Leading any type of organization is hard enough in itself — but leading an organization well without a clear and compelling mission and vision is downright impossible.
Find your leadership default setting
In leadership, your ability to thrive under pressure is determined by the clarity of your default setting.
4 secrets of staff and leadership development
How do you measure leadership effectiveness?
Book review: Servant Leader Strong, by Tom Harper
One word to describe this book is "user-friendly" — easy to learn from, use and understand.
Dealing with workplace enemies
Just about everyone has someone they work with who drives them nuts.
How to not center your life around your paycheck
You can solve many problems before they begin by receiving a bit of ancient wisdom.
Solo pastors: 8 ways to make the most of limited resources and volunteers
Churches thrive on big vision (faith) but face the reality of limited resources (practice). Here are some insights and tips to consider.
