The Young Pastor Is Not yet Ready to Lead a Bigger Church. Here’s Why.
“We do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5).
For good reason the Lord...
3 “new” Post-easter Opportunities
As church leaders, we need to be careful not to let up or be let down after Easter.
These two post-Easter responses are very common.
“Let’s take a break.”The work to...
A Surprising First Step, Pastors, Toward Strengthening Your Evangelism
Over more than forty years of ministry, I’ve learned that not many Christians share their faith on a regular basis. In fact, I know...
More on the Graying of the Church: Find Ways for Your Congregation to Become...
Our team member, Ryan Burge, wrote a fascinating article about which denominations are graying the most. You can see his article in our premier...
The Future of Preaching
Written by: Adam Sinnett
Adam Sinnett is the lead pastor of Downtown Cornerstone Church in Seattle, Washington.
This following content was originally published on Acts 29’s website,...
4 Ways to Be an Emotionally Supportive Leader
Your team desires a leader who goes beyond the expectations of a leader. They want someone who cares, seeks the emotional well-being of their...
Pastor, Your Audience Is Always Changing
Al Maury pulled the old beat-up Volkswagen bus into the bank parking lot on Decatur Street and killed the engine. As the six seminary students...
Sabbaths and Study Blocks: Essentials for Pastors – by Jim Graff
I wasn't mentored by people who took a sabbath. Actually, one of my mentors died early. One of the things he said before his...
5 Great Ways to Grow Your Leadership
In order to grow stronger churches, we need to become better leaders. It’s a continual process and we never arrive. How are you growing...
How to Create a Culture of Innovation and Creativity
Innovation and creativity are hallmarks of a great organization. They know what they do well, think about what to do next, and then innovate...