The Wisdom and Benefits of Watering Your Grass by Dr. Brent Sharpe
As pastors and ministry leaders, our lives are lived outwardly. We are surrounded by need, and those needs tug and pull at us. It’s...
12 Things Covid Has Taught the Analog Church About Digital Church
Covid has been like a mission trip for the analog church.
We thought we were going on a short-term trip to a place that felt...
Are You a Wounded Pastor? 5 Critical Choices to Make
Woundedness. A condition this side of heaven we all will face from time-to-time. Pastors are not immune. I’ve been hurt and you probably have been...
5 ½ Tips for Every Young Leader’s Success
Did you know that when Airbnb was founded, CEO Brian Chesky was only 27 years old? Or that Steve Jobs was only 25 years...
The Coming Church Split (it’s Not What You Think)
Is there a split in the future church ahead?
Unfortunately, I think the answer is yes.
It’s not your typical (and usually awful) church split about...
How a Healthy Sabbatical Can Help You Finish Well In Your Ministry
I was reading Bobby Clinton’s book, The Making of a Leader, a few years ago. Clinton came to the conclusion that only 30 percent of leaders...
How Strong Leaders Build Mental and Emotional Well-being
It’s becoming increasingly apparent how important our mental and emotional well-being is. From leaders’ moral failures to the stories of leaders and pastors committing...
Don’t Fear the Storm, Jesus Is with You
“Do not be afraid, for I am with you.Hear Me saying, “Peace, be still,” to your restless heart.No matter what happens, I will never leave you or forsake...
Sustained Influence
Leadership is influence … for the good of the people and the advancement of the mission.
It’s one thing to gain influence and a very different...
Meeting the Felt Needs of Your Community by Gary Hart
Every community is different. There are felt needs that perhaps no one is addressing. Can you imagine the power and the influence a body...
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Avoid Ministry Burnout by Asking Yourself 4 Questions
A few years ago I commissioned Barna Research, Lifeway Research, and Christianity Today to survey almost 2,000 pastors to discover what issues can cause...
How to Manage a Constant Complainer In the Church
The grouchy grumbler. The negative naysayer. The gloomy pessimist. Complaining has many forms. Not every complaint is toxic. Sometimes, a complaint is warranted and...
Tips on Leading with Integrity and Purpose
All of us want to live a life that is authentic. We also want to live a life full of integrity. Then there’s living...
