Prayer as preparation for our work
Modern life militates against prayer as preparation for our daily work.
Creating compelling social media and website graphics (simple formula)
Today, effective communication for pastors and churches extends beyond the pulpit to online platforms.
The danger of consensus leadership: how to avoid mediocrity and stifled innovation
Many decisions have no clear, obvious correct answer. For some decisions, the best answer is difficult and possibly even painful. This is perhaps the most difficult aspect of leadership—the need to forge a path when it is unclear or challenging.
Redemptive Economics — Mike Hatch
Learn more about adding value and promoting God's purposes through redemptive economics.
The top 2 ways most leaders misuse their gifting (and how to fix it)
We’re all gifted at something. Sometimes in the name of false modesty we pretend we’re not really that gifted. But that’s just not true. You’re gifted at something.
The power of kindness: lessons from teacher of the year
At the risk of appearing different, abnormal, peculiar, or irregular, try a little kindness today.
Don’t let the devil hang his garbage on that nail
The tiny cracks and fissures in our moral foundation may seldom be seen by the outside world.
Why are people so cynical toward leaders today?
If you want to get a huge response on social media, post something complimentary—or critical—about a leader.
Finding clarity below the surface: leadership lessons from rough waters
Sometimes, the most challenging days in leadership can offer the greatest growth opportunities.
Video: Foresight leadership
Foresight leadership is seeing what your outreach field will look like in 2, 3 & 7 years … and start planning now.
Why Bible translations matter
What’s your favorite Bible translation? Does it really matter which one you choose?
8 questions to dig deeper by soul searching
Here are eight diagnostic questions to ask to dig deeper in your discipleship.
The perils of Christian celebrities
Why are people who have done so much for God’s kingdom so vulnerable to sin?
The roar and the whisper: hearing God’s voice
When God wants to be heard, he is impossible to ignore.
Respected leaders do this: learn how to build real influence
Most leaders end up in their roles for reasons other than knowing how to lead.
5 reasons every church needs a crisis communication plan
Every church needs a crisis communication plan to get leadership on the same page before a negative story is even written.
Inspecting earthly fruit without judging eternal destinies
What is the difference between being a judge and being a fruit inspector?
Confessing my less than godly motives for this action
It is so easy to take God-honoring actions at work with less than God-honoring motives—to do the right things for the wrong reasons.
Book review: Leaders Eat Last
This book is ten years old, so parts of it are somewhat dated. Nevertheless, it delves into timeless leadership issues.
So you don’t think reading your Bible has any impact on your life!
If you have started and failed to develop a consistent reading of the bible, I encourage you to give it another try.
