15 things you can do to protect your flock and your pastor
I taught at a Christian university for 11 years, counseling and guiding young men and women either already in the ministry or those that soon would be. Even then, I saw their struggles with sexuality.
3 important keys to the power of presence
When building relationships, the power of presence is critically important. Relationships are nurtured by being present with your spouse, your family, your friends, and those you lead.
Comparing pastors
It is time to rethink how we treat our pastors. Time to be less critical and more prayerful; less judgmental and more forgiving; and less expecting and more serving.
Biblical Leadership writer profile: Bud Brown
The Lord has put me in a lot of tough spots over the years where I've had no choice but to depend on him to pay the bills and feed my family.
Hang in there, pastors!
Pastors, you are needed now more than ever! Your flock and your country need you to be faithful and hopeful. This is your opportunity to lead with courage and fulfill your assignment to exalt Jesus Christ.
12 church trends for 2021
While escaping 2020 has been a stated goal for many people, there will still be challenges in front of us as we move into 2021. Churches will be among the organizations to confront clear and present challenges.
Coffee with our Father
Coffee with our Father is the best way I know to begin the day. Listening for his wisdom, applying it to my plans, turning it into a prayer of commitment, and descending the stairs to serve under its direction is the best part of waking up.
How do servant leaders get out of the “lion’s den?”
You have been navigating as a leader the last nine months in the midst of a pandemic that has affected your life in ways you would have never predicted coming into 2020.
7 heartfelt prayers by pastors for their churches in 2021
I asked pastors a simple question: "What are your prayers for your church for 2021?" I received hundreds of responses, but the answers were amazingly consistent.
What’s your six-word story?
If you were to write your life story in six words, what would you say?
How to avoid the copy-cat leadership trap
Always learn from the leaders you most admire, but continually check your spirit to ensure you’re not seeking to merely copy them.
5 characteristics of Jesus that should shape your leadership
Jesus set a firm foundation on how to lead others through love, grace, and toward a better version of themselves. He did this in five ways.
Why your team decisions are doomed to fail
Teams don’t make decisions. Individuals make decisions. Every decision must have someone’s name written next to it.
The uncontrollable ingredient in your success
Once this ingredient is present, you can use these tips to maintain and maximize it.
Will your team members dip their fingers in purple ink?
The day after the votes are counted, your team members will still come to work looking to find meaning, purpose, encouragement and hope.
5 ways to communicate with love
As I was looking for examples of people who communicate with love, It dawned on me that Paul's letters are a great example of communicating with love.
How to create an unstoppable one-two leadership punch
It’s no secret that passion is a required trait for any leader. But on its own, passion isn’t enough.
3 reasons limits are NOT the enemy
I love to move fast and move forward. You probably do too. This may be why the current season of leadership we find ourselves in is so draining and disorienting.
Balancing grace and truth
Jesus wasn’t 50% grace and 50% truth. He was 100% grace and 100% truth. How can we be full of both, too?
How to build influence as a servant leader
Influence and trust go hand in hand. Jesus modeled how to link them.
