Is your faith strong enough to survive persecution?
This gut-wrenching account of the persecution of fellow believers should challenge us to do several things.
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?
Thinking and acting strategically
If you ask a second chair leader what he or she “does,” you may hear a long list of tasks. But what if you ask about their greatest contribution to the organization?
King Jehoshaphat & 3 examples of godly leadership
Consider this the next time you’re making decisions as a leader.
No leader is an island
Leadership is often a lonely endeavor, and our common rhythm of ministry practices may lead us into a false sense of self-sufficiency and unnecessary isolation.
7 essentials for shepherding your people to grow spiritually
Whether you serve as a small group leader, Sunday school teacher, or any other shepherding role, you are in the most strategic position in the church to effect real, lasting life change and spiritual growth.
Book review: The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership
“Extraordinary leadership requires everything: your heart for relational leadership, your soul for spiritual leadership, mind for managerial leadership and your strength for visionary leadership.”
Book review: The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership
This book directly ties leadership skills to the greatest commandment as explained by Jesus.
8 qualities of shepherd-leaders
Can we improve on servant-leadership? What about a shepherd-leader?
Accessibility for the poor: Veggies, protein, and the bread of life
If your church wants to welcome poor or working class families, you may want to consider providing meals with your classes and activities.
Preaching that makes people furious
How do preachers remain faithful in the face of conflict and confrontation? How do you preach Jesus when others don’t want to listen?
Why yes, I have big muscles
Many times we want to show off our ministry muscles, but God has another plan in mind.
Why do we work hard to appear wise?
How do you handle the tension of attempting to be the leader who has it all together?
7 relational skills possessed by effective church leaders
Do you have relational skills? Need to improve them?
What makes you think God will bless what you are doing?
Sometimes our focus is mistakenly doing it on our own and then praying for success.
4 things that make a great executive pastor
The most significant relationship in the church is between the Senior Pastor and the Executive Pastor.
Good leaders practice making good decisions
Decisions. How we make them says a lot about how we're wired.
3 thinking errors leaders often commit
Great leaders recognize that great leadership demands great thinking.
Leadership re-examined
How can you be a better leader?
Help your pastor succeed by doing what you enjoy
What guidance do you have for a younger pastor?
