On these truths I will stand
These biblically-based statements form the basics of what I believe.
6 attitudinal adjustments scrappy church leaders made
When we interviewed the leaders of these scrappy churches, we noticed a pattern.
Know what you can and cannot do
Creating boundaries can be freeing for you and an opportunity for others to step up.
5 things a leader should pray for
As a leader of faith, I must raise the question: Are you praying daily in your leadership roles?
Why leaders need to be assertive
Research into the behaviors of pastors who lead plateaued or declining churches through revitalization emphasizes this important character quality.
Are you a light carrier or barrier?
Who are you carrying the light of God's love to this week, this month, this year?
How to host and compensate guest speakers
Money can be an awkward issue for churches and guest speakers.
Am I a good neighbor?
I like to think that, but am I really?
How unity impacts leadership
Before his death in August, Arizona Senator John McCain shared his discovery of how unity changes things.
5 ways the #MeToo movement will likely impact churches
The #MeToo Movement will be one of the historic markers of 2018. Its impact is felt in the entertainment industry, in politics, in businesses and, undoubtedly, in churches.
Do you need to be saved from success?
I don’t know, but I think I need to be saved from my idea of success. Maybe you need to, as well.
The importance of capable church elders
“We’re going to make our preacher successful” ought to be the motto of every church elder.
3 steps to great leadership in your organization
Here’s how to achieve real-mission success.
5 ways to make an impact this school year
As a pastor, I saw the beginning of a school year as an opportunity to try new approaches and to make a statement about the priorities of our congregation.
Are you willing to admit failure?
Sin is not a popular subject, but something we deal with every day.
Let’s restore civility
If anyone doubts the world has lost any sense of civility, they only need to examine some of my email.
5 stages of recovery when toxic people leave the church
Pastors and other church leaders are often hesitant to deal with toxicity in the church.
Who’s the standard here?
These leaders value certain ways of being and expect that the rest of the world should too.
What about a preacher who is plagiarizing sermons?
At what point does a preacher’s use of other preachers’ sermons become plagiarism?
Baby boomers are returning to church
The rebellious generation may become the religious generation.
