Pastors, please simplify. 5 steps
To captivate attention in a world with short attention spans, simplify your message and communication to engage and retain your audience effectively.
When chaos masquerades as justice
In a culture quick to react, wisdom calls us to slow down, seek truth, and choose peace over chaos.
The greatest danger to your leadership
Drift rarely announces itself—until one day, the seats are empty and the cost of neglect becomes clear.
My pleasure!
Serving others may cost us little, but it has the power to change someone’s day—and reshape our own hearts.
Follow forward without fear
Fear can either make us wise or keep us stuck—and Daniel and Emily’s story shows what can happen when we choose faith over the kind of fear that holds us back.
LEGO’s founder on how godly play—not just productivity—pleases God
Even in the middle of crisis, God reminds us that joy, creativity, and play are not wasted—they are part of how we reflect His nature.
Turning failure into faithful progress
David’s first attempt failed, but his willingness to learn, seek God, and begin again shows why failure can become the doorway to wiser leadership and lasting success.
When was the last time you heard those words “I blew it, I’m sorry and I apologize?”
The strongest leaders are not the ones who never fail, but the ones humble enough to say, “I was wrong,” and earn deeper trust because of it.
Can you be faithful and still fail?
What if faithfulness—not visible success—is the real measure of your life and leadership?
Follow forward in prayer: leadership lessons from Andy Hawthorne
Before you chase your next big idea, ask this: is it your idea—or a God-idea born in prayer?
How to get off the emotional roller coaster of ministry
Before you walk away from ministry, discover six practical habits that can steady your emotions, protect your calling, and help you thrive without riding the roller coaster.
Building your leadership track record
Your future leadership isn't built on promises but on patterns—start leading where you are, and let your track record speak before you ever ask for a title.
VIDEO: Stop saying Gen. Z or Gen. Alpha! Ask these 3 questions to get to know them.
Instead of stereotypes, connect by learning how they communicate, behave, and identify group members.
Anxious? Try this life-changing practice for 7 days.
We can't do our most exceptional work for the glory of God and the good of others if we are constantly anxious. So how can we "guard our hearts and our minds"? Here are 3 ideas.
Servant leadership
The concept of "Servant leadership" is a great principle. But let's not let misconceptions creep in and rob it of its greatest impact.
How to give effective staff evaluations
For years I've used this form below when I perform my twice-annual staff evaluations.
The most common leadership problem: matching leadership priorities with effort
Many leaders feel overwhelmed by competing demands or multiple opportunities. The most common issue is, "I can't get it all done." And that's the problem: It all feels equally important. But it isn't.
The urgent need for smaller churches
This is the urgent truth: if we do not intentionally strengthen, plant, and support smaller churches, the majority of American communities will have little or no access to a local, gospel-centered congregation.
Listen, learn, love: the process of transformational leadership
The Bible is full of individuals who step into a moment of obedience and then fade from view—yet their faithfulness leaves an eternal mark.
What everybody ought to know about emotions and ministry
Life is emotional. But for those of us in ministry, it feels like it's even a little more emotional.
