Pursuing a healthy paradigm
Workplace leaders operate out of their paradigms.
I want a super-sized ministry
Success in the kingdom of God looks different from our American culture.
4 important characteristics of leaders
Like it or not, leaders have influence. So what should we expect from them?
What drives your motivation?
Pastoral ministry is a boiling cauldron of relentless deadlines, impossible demands, unreasonable expectations, and inadequate resources.
Why do you preach? 4 relational perspectives
If you’ve attended worship at any variety of denominational congregations, it’s readily apparent that the sermon is a major facet of the gathering.
5 emerging traits of successful church planters
Some surprising themes and common threads I couldn't help but sense that are the traits of strong planters and strong church planting works of the future.
3 kinds of church staff members …and how to best utilize each
Do you divide people into these three different categories?
The bigger is better syndrome
If you lead a small church, you probably want your church to grow. But consider this: Exactly why do you want that?
Pastors, don’t say these 7 things about money to your church
When pastors talk about money, they have a list of things they commonly say.
The Great Commandment as a motive for evangelism
I personally believe that the greatest implication of the gospel on one’s life should be a focus on the Great Commandment.
3 observations of church revitalization
It is obvious that American Christianity is hemorrhaging. Revitalization is essential.
7 more ways to raise a pastor’s performance potential
A turnaround situation demands extra energy to meet current needs and to also cultivate new members and assimilate them.
The incarnational leader
Jesus is the one who mediates God’s presence to God’s people. This is important in how each of us leads.
1 simple step to reach thousands more with vision
Vision casting is fundamentally a transfer of enthusiasm.
Raising the pastor’s performance potential
Many pastors work long hours and face the juggling of many tasks.
3 unmet needs that could guide your ministry
Here is the way needs of spiritual seekers are best understood.
Personal evangelism: from “how to” to “want to”
My school-age son knows what evangelism is all about.
7 leadership tips I wished someone told me
Here's what I've learned as an entrepreneur—sometimes the hard way.
Are you saying these 7 important things about money to your church?
Even though I was uncomfortable, I learned this was an important task of pastoral leadership.
10 conversation starters to promote unity
It became clear that if the church is to minister effectively to an increasingly diversified, polarized nation, it will require authentic and deliberate conversations.
