The most common leadership problem: matching leadership priorities with effort
Many leaders feel overwhelmed by competing demands or multiple opportunities. The most common issue is, "I can't get it all done." And that's the problem: It all feels equally important. But it isn't.
The urgent need for smaller churches
This is the urgent truth: if we do not intentionally strengthen, plant, and support smaller churches, the majority of American communities will have little or no access to a local, gospel-centered congregation.
Listen, learn, love: the process of transformational leadership
The Bible is full of individuals who step into a moment of obedience and then fade from view—yet their faithfulness leaves an eternal mark.
Why this denomination is booming
As churches across America face decline, one denomination stands out as a growing exception.
What everybody ought to know about emotions and ministry
Life is emotional. But for those of us in ministry, it feels like it's even a little more emotional.
A biblical “mandate” for reading Christian biography
Paul's words point to an important principle: If you want to know what it looks like practically to glorify God, look first to Christ and second to Christ's followers.
Innovate, don’t imitate: 3 essential tips to evade copy-cat leadership
One of the best ways to develop in your leadership is to learn from other leaders. One of the worst ways is to merely copy these great leaders. Let's look at the difference.
Choosing humility in a culture of self-promotion
Leaders should prioritize humility over power, seeking to serve others and lead with kindness.
Accountability: the culture builder most leaders overlook
Building a strong company culture relies on accountability rather than surface-level perks.
Parental estrangement
There's an old saying, "You become what you hate." Whatever happened to, "Let's disagree without being disagreeable"?
Is this the holy grail for effective leadership?
Leaders should aim for a growth mindset over a fixed mindset for effective leadership.
Seven reasons why your biggest supporter left the church
If you've lost a major supporter, resist the urge to view them as disloyal or ungrateful. More often, they are simply navigating disappointment, identity, and shifting seasons of ministry.
Why I don’t believe in traditional mentoring
Traditional mentoring is common, but I believe it has several inherent weaknesses.
5 signs it’s time to move on
So you're frustrated in your job, ministry or organization.
How can I be sure I’m going to heaven?
How can I know when I leave planet earth that I am bound for heaven? I find a lot of people don't know the answer to this question. But the Bible has a clear answer.
Five leadership knots you didn’t know you were tying—and how to undo them
Leaders are often moored or anchored to perspectives that no longer serve them well. What can you do with this happens?
Leading with hope while mercy unfolds
A reflection on the honest question, How long, O Lord? It contrasts temporary seasons with destructive lifestyles and reminds weary hearts that God answers sincere cries not with rebuke, but with kindness and comfort.
Was Jesus ambitious?
Was Jesus ambitious? Answering this question can get us a ways toward where we want to go. But it's not nearly so straightforward as it might seem.
Beyond generational labels in ministry
Generational labels like Boomers and Gen X should be seen as broad stereotypes.
Does God ever change his mind?
Does God every change His mind? This post looks at various perspectives from Scripture, emphasizing the mystery of God's ways.
