Fighting for Moments of Joy and Hope

On the Jesus Calling® Podcast, author Dawn Barton shared how she’d lost a child, survived rape, beaten Stage 3 breast cancer but lost her sister to...

How to Turn a Divisive Moment Into a Meaningful Encounter

Life seems to be getter a little better; there’s more blue sky and optimism recently. That is so good! But there is still a lingering...

Effective Church Communications Strategies from Industry Leaders

In a time of continuous change, it is more important than ever for churches to prioritize communicating effectively with their church members. As we...

The Money Series: How Much Should Churches Spend on Their Staff?

Ministry is all about people reaching people and disciples making disciples. Because of that, it should be no surprise that the largest financial investment most...

You Can Find God

When you set out to find Me in a day,you discover that the world is vibrantly alivewith My Presence.Jesus Calling, July 25 “Hi, my name...

The 4 Reasons People Give to Their Church

During my 30 years in ministry, I’ve discovered that people give to their church for 4 primary reasons. 1. Obedience-because the Bible teaches it, they...

How Chronic Stress Affects Leadership

Our brains play a vital role in effective leadership (duh!). That’s pretty self-evident. Yet, this often overlooked brain fact profoundly reduces leadership effectiveness – chronic...

7 Practical Ideas to Recharge Your Leadership Battery

How are you? Need a break? What level is your “leadership battery” at? Fully charged.Good, but drained.Weak, probably need a jump start.Very little left; may need a...

5 Practices That Build Leadership Character to Last for a Lifetime

Good character takes a lifetime to build and a moment to destroy. The temptations we face, plus the pressures we experience, can lure us to...
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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...

What We Wish for the People of Your Church As They Open God’s Word

Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things from Thy law.  (Psalm 119:18) If I could do one thing for members of your congregation, I...