Why Leaning Into the Beauty and Power of the Church, at Its Best, Matters

hen you think of the church, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? To a large degree, your answer has a dramatic impact...

How to Get Your Prayers Answered  

I’ve been a pastor for 30+ years, so over time, I have heard quite a few definitions of prayer. Out of all of them,...

How to Maintain Emotional Stability In the Covid Crisis

I still remember the takeoff from JFK heading to Russia.  About 30 seconds into a smooth takeoff, suddenly the wings wobbled wildly back and...

The Most Valuable Asset You Possess

As I confessed in another recent devotional, I sometimes tend to be a know-it-all. In other words, I’m afraid of not having the answers, so...

7 Questions You Should Ask Yourself When You’re Resisting Change

As a leader, you probably think your people are the biggest obstacle to change in your church or organization. Ready for a surprise? Sometimes the biggest...

Is Jesus More Than a Celebrity Crush?

Has there been a person in your life you thought you knew, but you really didn’t? Could that person be Jesus? Stay with me as...

3 Habits to Combat Disappointment In Ministry

Written by: Tyler St. Clair  Tyler St. Clair is the lead pastor of Cornerstone Church Detroit in Detroit, Michigan. He also serves as the network lead for Church in...

The New Metrics: 9 Church Statistics That Pastors Should Start Tracking

As you know, in the last few years, all the metrics for church growth and health church leaders used to track got blown to...

4 Guidelines for the Spiritual Battle Leaders Face

Any time spiritual leaders boldly strive to make progress for redemption in the name of Jesus, there will be significant resistance. This is commonly recognized...

How to Become a New You

Are you tired of you? I’ve been there. I’ve found myself in a rut and realized I needed to change. It wasn’t always easy...
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5 Ways to Minimize Decision Fatigue

Decision fatigue is a term that describes how a long series of decisions can actually diminish the overall quality of future decisions. Many leaders have unwittingly diminished their...

When Leading Means Disappointing People (and Other Fear of Man Issues)

Leading is an intricate dance between love and discomfort. It’s the constant wondering of what people think, the unspoken desire to please those we...

How to Be a Grateful and Appreciative Leader

As a team member, feeling appreciated beyond the paycheck is important. You put a lot of effort into fulfilling your job requirements, finding things...