Staying faithful to the vision
We could call it perseverance, determination, gumption, faithfulness.
The good Samerican
To simplify a healthy response based on the account of the Good Samaritan, here are five steps “Good Samericans” can take to love their less-fortunate global neighbors.
Trusting and obeying God as he opens the way to what’s next
What are your best next steps?
The sign of a true leader
True leaders are those who know they are never too big to serve.
15 lessons I’ve learned from 40 years of ministry
For sure, I’ve made many mistakes. I hope I’ve learned from these mistakes more than I have repeated them.
The gifts of Advent—presence, not presents
Physical objects will break, be forgotten, neglected, outgrown, or thrown away … but love, time, and attention are an eternal investment.
Welcoming the Prince of Peace
The Prince of Peace will remove everything that prevents peace.
Why they’re not actually your friends (A hard truth for pastors and leaders)
True friendships don’t depend on your leadership. They depend on the relationship.
Why I’m dreaming of a nostalgic Christmas
Someone once quipped, “Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be!” Still, while we may long for an old-fashioned Christmas, is it possible we are naively exaggerating the goodness of yesteryear?
Thankful for the cramped window seat?
“It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
How to tackle the process of strategic discernment
Strategic planning could be a life-giving experience if we see it as an opportunity for a life transforming encounter with God.
The absolute best way to build your leaders and team
As you grow in these five areas, you'll find that the people around you will start to grow as well.
3 things you must know if you want your prayers answered
We must remember that our ways are not God’s ways.
5 common team errors — and how to turn them around
Leading a team can be a lot like sailing a boat. When things are going fine, you can feel like you know what you're doing. But when the storms kick in, you find out how ready you really are.
Thanking God for answered prayers
I must brag about God’s goodness to as many people as I can!
The importance of God’s Word in your leadership
We all have things in this life for which we go the extra mile. The Bible should be paramount among those things.
9 realities your church will face in 2022
Presuming we get on the other side of COVID by the end of this year, the picture for churches in America is mostly clear.
Change happens one conversation at a time
We all want to make a Kingdom impact; we all want to transform the world for Christ. And here’s the thing: God has placed you right where you are to do exactly that!
2 questions that will immediately improve your organization
There are common “pain points” in most organizations. Any one of those may be the right answer to the problem. But too often, the desired change doesn't happen.
4 reasons you don’t delegate
A number of years ago one of my leaders sat me down for some tough feedback. He simply said, "What you're doing is not good. You are going to wear yourself out."
