Servant leadership: The nature of God in us
Your calling consists of many duties and responsibilities. A few of them may be in your wheelhouse, but for the most part pastoral ministry will tax you, challenge you and humble you.
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.
7 things we didn’t see coming in churches at this point post-pandemic
As we look back over this regathering phase, we admit that several developments caught us by surprise. Some are good. Some are not.
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.
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.
1-minute leadership lesson from The Jesus Revolution movie
Here's a one-minute leadership lesson from The Jesus Revolution movie.
Why we’re hesitant to put a stake in the ground for smaller churches
We're being intentional about providing resources for smaller churches. That is our stake in the ground.
The kind of ministry your leaders need
I often remind church members that ministry takes place in three ways: 1) from the pulpit to the pew, 2) from the pew to the pew, and 3) from the pew to the pulpit.
1-minute strategy for your church parking lot
Here's a one-minute strategy to keep in mind for your church parking lot.
Look for church leaders at the dinner table
Regardless the size of the church, recruiting church leaders is a potential trap.
10 major trends for local churches this year in America
Here are 10 of the most common developments we’ve discerned. They will likely become trends in 2023.
5 ways solo pastors can challenge church bullies
Here are some insights and tips to guide you as a solo pastor to challenge and handle the bullies you may encounter.
Are you ready to become a quick-connect church?
Here are three ways the future church will connect its congregants and communities with the Good News.
The first priority of church leadership
Pastors must develop church leaders in two domains: spiritual maturity and competent governance.
How this pastor fought against loneliness in ministry
While other pastors were preaching how to be good Christians, Spurgeon countered by simply preaching Christ’s glory and to be saved.
5 major developments for small churches
Churches with fewer than 250 in average worship attendance account for 92 percent of all churches in the United States.
Video: Welcome church visitors with a video like this
In this video example, giving a pastor the opportunity after church to record a 60-second video welcome to each guest has several advantages.
The reality of loneliness in ministry
I knew how taxing the ministry was going to be. But no one told me how being in leadership meant going through loneliness.
Gritty leadership: How to stick it out, when you’re stuck (part 2)
Now let’s look at three more actions that can help you stick it out when you are fed up with what you're doing and ready to quit.
What the Church can teach the business world
Here are a few essentials the business world could learn from the Church.
