The perfect analogy
When I am trying to explain a principle or idea that is unfamiliar to my listener or reader, I often try to use an analogy.
The most critical partnership: Pastor and board
Here are three suggestions to make the partnership thrive.
Why the power of Easter can be such a source of hope for leaders
Each year at Easter, I make it a practice to clearly and openly convey the core place from which my leadership originates.
A powerful action every leader can do to diffuse tension
What does it look like to act in the opposite spirit?
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.
What I learned about sitting with people in their messy lives
I had figured out exactly what he needed. Except that’s not what he needed.
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.
Understanding the critical spiritual needs of others
When I think about sharing my faith, sometimes I think about it through a "product management" lens.
Being a servant leader can benefit your company
True leadership is not about control, but serving others and creating a positive impact in the world.
Wrestling with bad habits and God
Wrestling with God didn’t cure Jacob of all his bad habits.
The importance of being a truth-teller
We need to be careful with the things we say with our lips, so that we develop a reputation for always being honest in every aspect of our lives.
What you really long for is empathy
Jesus has empathy for us. He understands first-hand what the human experience is like.
Trusting God in our work
All throughout Scripture, we are told that it is God, not us, who produces results through our work.
What courage looks like in the workplace
Dr. Roberto Bolli is a medical leader shining a light in his field.
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.
How do you handle redirection?
What if we gave God permission to redirect us as often as necessary without complaint and with expectation?
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.
How will you remember this Christmas?
“But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart and meditating on them.”
What is the Christmas hymn “Hark The Herald Angels” really about?
Charles Wesley had an important leadership principle in mind when he penned this Christmas classic.
5 changes I’m making to my prayer life
One of the bigger struggles I’ve had with my prayer is perfunctory prayer.
