The Pastor Who Teaches the Congregation to Pray
Now, it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him,...
4 Layers to Gaining Wisdom
"I'm not sure what to do.”
A phrase spoken by leaders more commonly than ever.
Part of this is natural; of course, we don’t always know...
Leadership Paradox #2: Spontaneity or Planned
A couple days ago I suggested a leadership paradox leaders face: trust God or trust others? Although both Ezra and Nehemiah were both men who trusted...
Leaders: Don’t Miss the Power of Symbols In Your Church
My first church was a megachurch of six people. The congregation was small in number, but it felt like a mega task to shepherd...
What Do You Want to Do?
Everyone wants more time. They want to spend more time with their kids. They want to travel more. They want to enjoy life more.
It’s...
7 Practical Ways to Counter the Wave of Deconstruction: a Short Guide for Church...
In a moment (or era) when so many people—especially young people—are deconstructing their faith, what do you do as a pastor or church leader?...
Hiring That Reflects the Diverse Body of Christ
As time goes on, more and more evidence indicates that having a more diverse team is a strong indicator of success as an organization...
What I Learned from a Sour Leadership Meeting About Planning
Every year our staff takes an overnite retreat in September to map out plans for the next year. Our process is relatively simple. The...
Ten Reasons Pastors Are Glad They Quit Vocational Ministry
Last week we looked at some regrets pastors articulated about leaving their churches during “the Great Resignation.” In this article, we look at the...
Train, Train, Train
As I’m continuing to make my running comeback after COVID-19, the importance of training and training has been at the forefront of my mind.
COVID...
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10 Ways to Tell You Are Slipping Spiritually
For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. (Hebrews...
12 Things That Tempt Men to Peruse Porn
As I’ve researched the issues caused by porn, I am shocked not just at its moral consequences, but at its social costs, damage to marriages,...
Course Corrections to Church Growth – by Jason Swann
We took over a 36-year-old church rebounding from the moral failure of their Senior Pastor on the other side of COVID. We came in...
