Don’t blame yourself
Blame feels productive, whether it’s pointed at others or ourselves—but it rarely leads to real growth.
Change the world: affirm someone
A single word of affirmation can do what a thousand critiques cannot—build trust, stir courage, and change the atmosphere. In a world quick to judge, your voice might be the one that brings life, healing, and hope right when it’s needed most.
5 ways to improve decision making
What if the biggest threat to your leadership isn’t a lack of wisdom—but decision fatigue? Discover five overlooked ways to sharpen your decision-making by stewarding your energy, emotions, and self-awareness like never before.
Partiality—a work temptation
When crisis hits, Christian leaders must reject favoritism and choose dignity—because how you part ways reveals what you truly value.
Along the way
What if the real breakthrough isn’t at the destination, but in the detour? Leaders who only fixate on the finish line risk missing the joy, growth, and presence of God along the way.
3 times when your best leadership move is to stop
The best leaders don’t just know how to move fast—they know when to stop. In a world obsessed with hustle, the wisest leaders make room for stillness, clarity, and deep renewal.
Five ways to lose and gain influence
Influence isn’t seized—it’s entrusted. The leaders we remember most aren’t the ones who made the most noise, but the ones who made others feel seen, heard, and lifted.
Perpetual disappointment
What keeps us loyal when results don’t change? Sometimes it’s not about outcomes, but about becoming the kind of person who stays faithful—even when it would be easier to walk away.
Umbrellas first: step 1 in rainy day church hospitality
In this video, church foresight strategist Bob Whitesel explains why rain or shine, hospitality starts in the parking lot.
What effective pastors must prioritize
What if your most impactful leadership isn’t in your meetings, but in your message? When pastors focus on deep preparation and personal health, the pulpit becomes a place of clarity, conviction, and lasting change.
How to develop the 3 essential qualities in kind leadership
What if the most powerful legacy you leave isn’t what you build, but how you treat people while building it?
Fifteen unusual hospital visits experienced by pastors
Ever had a hospital visit take an unexpected turn? From surprising last words to mistaken identities and flying bedpans, these real-life pastoral moments are as unforgettable as they are unbelievable.
Why heart posture matters
To grow spiritually, focus on your heart posture toward God, not just actions or knowledge. The heart, linked to knowledge and wisdom, determines spiritual growth. Proper heart posture directs knowledge into godly actions.
Three kings
Despite the grandeur of rulers like Augustus and Herod, only Jesus can save people from sin, making him the most powerful king of all time.
New African leader network hosts ministry leaders from 11 countries
Not only did Nehemiah reject the privileges normally afforded to someone in his position, but he also used his personal resources to provide for his leadership team.
Leading as stewards instead of owners
For many leaders, we feel overwhelmed. We find ourselves incredibly busy but rarely productive. There are endless possibilities of what we could do, but discerning what is the right thing to do is much more difficult.
Confessions of a broken pastor’s wife: a true story
Pastors prioritizing their families as their first ministry is important. There is deep pain and neglect experienced by some pastor's spouses. Pastors must balance family and church responsibilities to effectively care for both.
Lectio divina: an ancient prayer and Bible reading practice
Being formed by the Spirit using scripture requires more than a quick reading to check an item off a to-do list.
Leading through the hardest moments: lessons from the cross
As Christians in the lent season, we have many opportunities to reflect more deeply upon Christ's sacrifice and resurrection.
How to avoid being a Bible-worshipper rather than a God-worshipper
It's crucial to not only study the Bible for wisdom, but also to cultivate a personal relationship with God, as Jesus highlighted in John 5:39-40. We should be careful not to become "Bible-worshippers" instead of "God-worshippers."
