Hang in there, pastors!
Pastors, you are needed now more than ever! Your flock and your country need you to be faithful and hopeful. This is your opportunity to lead with courage and fulfill your assignment to exalt Jesus Christ.
The year of good news
For the last couple of months, I've listened as the Holy Spirit has put a phrase on my heart for the upcoming year of ministry.
12 church trends for 2021
While escaping 2020 has been a stated goal for many people, there will still be challenges in front of us as we move into 2021. Churches will be among the organizations to confront clear and present challenges.
Drive-in worship: Why you should keep it after the pandemic passes
During the pandemic more worship services, including holiday events, moved outside. And while the novelty of this attracted some, should these outdoor venues continue after the pandemic?
5 more ways to set goals you’ll reach
Successful leaders set goals they can reach. As you look to accomplish yours, you'd be wise to follow Eliezer's example.
7 heartfelt prayers by pastors for their churches in 2021
I asked pastors a simple question: "What are your prayers for your church for 2021?" I received hundreds of responses, but the answers were amazingly consistent.
6 ways leadership will change in the next 10 years (Part 1)
According to experts, leadership will change more than you expect and much more than you're planning for.
God put you here for this generation
You were born for this generation, for this moment. Let's go!
The hidden bias that trips up leaders
Decision biases can negatively affect even the best church or business leader.
How to avoid the copy-cat leadership trap
Always learn from the leaders you most admire, but continually check your spirit to ensure you’re not seeking to merely copy them.
How to shift your mindset in 2021
I won’t deny that a pandemic creates a downward pull on our ability to dream. But “what if” can be a question that opens us to new ideas and future possibilities.
When your identity is wrapped up in your ministry
My identity has too often been tied to the successes or failures of the ministries that I lead—and too frequently in unhealthy ways.
5 characteristics of Jesus that should shape your leadership
Jesus set a firm foundation on how to lead others through love, grace, and toward a better version of themselves. He did this in five ways.
Are we leading people to believe an incomplete gospel?
As Christian leaders, we must examine the foundation upon which we have been building our lives and leadership. How is it holding up?
11 ways to help your congregation apply God’s Word
Many pastors would say the purpose of preaching is “to interpret the text” or “to help people understand God’s Word.” Those aren’t bad reasons, but they are incomplete.
A one-word fix for your questions
When you ask your team, “What should we do to fix this?” might they feel that they must come up with the right answer before they speak?
How to effectively manage your church’s social media
The great news about social media is that you don't have to be an expert with technology, a great writer, or a marketing guru. These best practices can help you leverage social in your ministry.
How churches and businesses grow through scattering
During the pandemic, churches and organizations have shut down to varying degrees, and in a sense they were scattered.
Why your team decisions are doomed to fail
Teams don’t make decisions. Individuals make decisions. Every decision must have someone’s name written next to it.
In God we should trust
Election Day has come and gone. Do you know what this means? It means television ads are all about Christmas now.
