There’s just one thing your church must do
What’s the main priority?
How to motivate high-performance church staff
More than 30 years of pastoral ministry has taught me that there are only two ways to motivate church staff, extrinsically or intrinsically.
How to avoid anxiety while dealing with criticism
Could criticism be evidence of effective leadership?
4 principles of great staff feedback
The leader who doesn’t deliver reviews and critiques with sensitivity and skill could hurt the team.
The wise pastor’s response to criticism
Here’s how to discern between constructive and destructive criticism and how to respond.
How to turn ministry drudgery into delight
You relish some parts of ministry and wish you could avoid others.
One reason people don’t volunteer
Here’s why and what to do about it.
Why vision isn’t enough to revitalize a church
This is essential, but not sufficient.
The working believer’s greatest mission field
Every Monday morning, Christian believers who work have a unique opportunity.
Why you must get to “No” before your church will grow
The best deal I ever made happened when someone said, “No.”
Book review: The Myth of the Dying Church
Glenn Stanton’s latest work, The Myth of the Dying Church: How Christianity Is Actually Thriving in America and the World, was like a tall, cold drink on a hot summer’s day.
The blessing of flexibility
Here are two areas where flexibility is key in ministry leadership.
How money affects discipleship
If you want to see someone’s heart look at their bank statement.
A sad truth about those disciples you’ve made
Don’t be surprised when they do this.
Training leaders when the talent pool is shallow
Among the many challenges faced by pastors of churches that are “stuck” is the need to develop new leaders.
Pastors should give credit where credit is due
Ministry leaders are either blamed or credited for “the numbers.”
A free force multiplier for greater ministry productivity
I’m finding this to be one of the most powerful tools available to pastors.
The joy of assertive leadership
Whether in ministry or the marketplace, this approach may spur your team toward success.
Hone these 3 skills to break the 200 barrier
Church growth looks like the typical pastor’s nemesis.
The importance of assertive leadership
Here is how assertiveness is a desirable and biblically justifiable quality in pastors.
