5 Leadership Insights I Wish I Knew 25 Years Ago
I’ve been in vocational ministry over 40 years and my leadership roles have included my role as singles pastor, discipleship pastor, associate pastor, teaching...
Leading the Church When You Doubt Yourself
When the disciples gathered on the mountain in Galilee right before Jesus ascended, some of them doubted. The source and degree of this doubt...
Kick It In the Teeth…now!
One of the main things I encounter when I run into church leaders is discouragement. It’s endemic to the calling. Every leader I know...
What to Do When the Pastor Stirs the Pot
“….according to my gospel, for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal….” (2 Timothy 2:9)
Pot-stirring: To take a stand on a...
4 Temptations That Leaders Face
It’s troubling to see a gifted and talented leader give up a lifetime of ministry for a moment of temptation. We all face temptation,...
The Roles & Responsibilities of the Church Communications Team
Moving church to an online platform has led many churches to consider creating or modifying a Communication Director role on their team. Many churches are developing...
3 Simple Brain Boosts for a Healthy Brain
Pastors and leaders need healthy brains to lead well. A healthy brain helps us become more resilient, be more present for those we lead,...
Link Love (2) — the Churches I Track with
Leaders and leading churches are such an encouragement. At least they encourage me.
Solomon was right, there really is nothing new under the sun. Every time...
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...
5 Tips for Leaving a Job Well
A job is not a forever position. Throughout your life, you will have multiple jobs. The current tenure for a job is right around...
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Churches Are Not Christian Cruise Ships
Is it possible that your church isn’t a perfect fit for everyone?
Everyone is welcome, but maybe another church might meet their unique and individual...
5 Ways to Respond When Life Throws You a Curveball
Curveballs in life are inevitable. Unexpected surprises can level us or become opportunities to learn. The curveball thrown to Joseph when Mary told him about...
Churches Should Close the Pay Gap for Women on Staff
I’ve noticed a disturbing trend in my (almost) 20 years of ministry. At first, I didn’t do much to solve the problem. I should...
