One of the simplest yet most powerful things we can do as church leaders is encourage people. Think about it—who doesn’t need a little more hope and motivation? In a world full of negativity and criticism, an encouraging leader stands out like a light in the dark,...
Everything rises and falls on leadership. As pastors, teachers, and church planters, we should be life-long learners, especially in the area of leadership.
Dave Workman Church Leadership
Leading Through Personal Difficulty
Jul 1, 2021
David’s army had just won a military victory over a coup led by his own son Absalom, killed in the battle. David...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Why Senior Pastors Must Be Scholarly And Pragmatic
Jun 29, 2021
My very first ministry internship was with a pastor who, by his own admission, wasn’t really into scholarly study....
Brian Jones Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting
14 Ways Introverted Senior Pastors Can Be More Relational (without wearing themselves out)
Jun 22, 2021
One of the most common complaints I hear from churches is how they wish their introverted Senior Pastors were...
Dave Workman Church Leadership, Worship
The Worship Challenge
Jun 17, 2021
Here’s a question I’ve wondered about: in heaven, would I feel any of the restrained feelings I have here about...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
A Leadership Lid Leaders Can Never Avoid
Jun 15, 2021
There is a huge leadership lid leaders can never avoid. I have witnessed firsthand. In fact, it’s one that has...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Pastor’s Monday Morning Blues?
Jun 14, 2021
Pastors, if you are anything like me, Mondays can be tough. Tough in many ways. For starters, there is the physical...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
You Must Do THIS if You Want to Attract Leaders
Jun 8, 2021
If you want to attract leaders to your team there is one thing you must do – above everything else. It’s a philosophy...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
The Passion Myth (or, what Senior Pastors can learn from artisans)
Jun 4, 2021
If you feel like you’ve lost your passion for ministry and can’t seem to regain the excitement and motivation you felt...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Defeating Negative Self-Talk
Jun 2, 2021
After a certain age, going into ministry, or leading a church, you would think that your inner critic aka negative...
Dave Workman Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Spiritual Vitality…and Age
May 27, 2021
Years ago we identified 4 critical elements all healthy churches practiced, regardless of size or stripe: Integrity: ...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Perception is Reality for a Leader
May 20, 2021
Perception is often reality for a leader. Over the years, I have learned how a team sees you as a leader is often more...
Stephen Gray Church Leadership, Church Planting
Protecting Your Vision From Drift
May 14, 2021
“He shoots! He scores!” You hear the basketball announcers proclaim. “What a fade-away jumper!” and the crowd goes...