How to cut the noise and reach your people
Here are five tips on communicating the ways your community will benefit from your church, ministry or organization.
3 questions that can help you avoid leadership blind spots
Truthfully, there are important things in leadership that all of us miss. One of the toughest challenges for those of us who lead is that every leader develops blind spots. You just don’t see things that are there. All of us miss things that are clear to any other person, but not to us.
10 work realities for church leaders as we look toward future technology
“What is the future of work at church?” As church leaders ask that question, the answer becomes clearer and more relevant. We are watching closely the future of work beyond churches. Based on what we see at this point, we can offer 10 realities for church leaders and members.
What it looks like to be a Barnabas-type leader
This is not how we typically write a leadership script in the western world. Leaders are supposed to continue moving up, right? They’re not expected to step aside, especially not when things are going well. What might we learn from Barnabas?
What you need to know about ChatGPT & the New Industrial Revolution
Bob Whitesel, in this short-form video, shares two strategies church leaders must begin to do now, if they are to effectively minister in a future of artificial realities.
5 tips for leading a ministry online
When leading a ministry online, there are many differences from leading an in-person ministry. Leading a ministry online adds several complexities since most of our churches started without any web presence.
5 ways pastors can connect with Christian CEOs in their church
As a pastor, you have a unique opportunity to connect with Christian CEOs in your church and help support their faith and leadership. Here are some steps for building relationships with Christian CEOs in your congregation.
How changing a church name unleashes emotions — And guidelines to decide if you should change it (Part 2)
If you’ve ever been in a church that has discussed changing its name, you know this can be a contentious issue.
9 microstresses of a pastor
Pastors are not alone in having stressful jobs. I don’t want to imply that their work is more difficult than other jobs. But pastors are unique in the cumulative number of microstresses in their lives. And, left alone without care, these microstresses can lead to a total collapse.
The call to equip
With this call to pastor comes a duty to equip the saints. We do this best when we faithfully preach the whole counsel of God, and we disciple our people in the Word through relational groups
How changing a church name unleashes emotions — And guidelines to decide if you should change it (Part 1)
If you’ve ever been in a church that has discussed changing its name, you know this can be a contentious issue.
4 reasons to keep your eyes up in ministry leadership
The primary skill of a point guard in basketball is to keep “eyes up.”
A fresh way to react to church competition
As pastors, we can feel a sense of competition regarding church growth in our city.
The questions you ask about being in ministry
What do you like least about ministry? This Twitter question produced many interesting answers.
8 lessons learned while leading community outreach
What lessons have you learned when you have had to adapt quickly?
5 steps for talking about the benefits of your ministry
Talking a benefit will cut through the noise.
The most critical partnership: Pastor and board
Here are three suggestions to make the partnership thrive.
7 considerations if you’re planning on leaving your church
Before you cancel your church membership, would you look at the following seven considerations?
10 traits of toxic church leadership
I believe these traits can be exhibited by all leaders (me included) if we do not keep our hearts and minds guarded in Jesus.
Tips for the busy pastor
We work long hours. It is draining work. How can the busy pastor carry out the work of caring for others well?
