Sermon Outline Template: Planning a Successful Sermon
Most people (yes, even preachers) struggle to communicate at times. Have you ever had a message become muddled as you go along? Have you...
11 Traits of a Foolish Pastor
When you think of a ‘fool’ often a humorous movie character comes to mind like the Three Stooges, Don Knotts, or Jerry Lewis. But...
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage Amidst the Demands of Leadership
What do you think of when you think about the most important relationships in your life? You might think you have to pour everything...
5 Pathways to Life-changing Unity Over Destructive Division
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard,...
Making Difficult Decisions with Confidence and Integrity
You’re a leader. You have to make the difficult decisions within your organization. These are the decisions that weigh heavy on your conscious.
Some of...
The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do for Yourself
I’m remembering the time I bumped into Jeff Ingram in the hotel breakfast area. The previous evening, I had spoken at a local church...
5 Important Truths About Followership to Be a Better Leader
There is no leadership apart from followership.
For leadership to maintain the highest integrity, it must recognize the reciprocal process shared by both leaders and...
The Worrying and Fearful Leader
Worry and anxiety can stifle the effectiveness of the best leader. In my life when anxiety gets the best of me, my leadership always...
4 Reasons Why It Matters That Church Leaders Are Praying Leaders
I am convinced that prayer is the most difficult spiritual discipline to develop—even for church leaders. Prayer assumes that we live in dependence on...
7 Barriers and Builders for a Healthy Staff Culture
Within thirty seconds of walking into a restaurant, hotel, doctor’s office, bank, church, etc., you know if you feel welcomed, comfortable, and if you...