Oh Servant of God, What Were You Thinking?

“…they exchanged the truth of God for a lie…” (Romans 1:25). A pastor with a fine church, great respect, challenging opportunities, and a good income...

5 Ways to Turn Criticism Into Carnage

If you are a pastor or lead people in any way, criticism is a fact of life. We can learn from our critics or...

Five Strategies for Being a More Approachable Pastor on Sunday Morning

Some pastors are naturally approachable. They have a certain charisma that draws people. Other pastors draw in people like an open-casket viewing. People approach...

Lessons from Churchill on Crisis Leading, Part 1 by Dr. Stephen Mansfield

If you studied leadership at all, you may be familiar with the great man theory, trade theory, or contingency theory. All of these are...

The Real Job of Every Pastor and How to Win at It!

Are you familiar with the story of George Bailey of Bedford Falls? He runs into a hard season of life and gets depressed. He...

Leading with Love When You’ve Been Hurt

Leading with love is easier when things are going well. Budgetary requirements are being met. Employees are happy. It’s smooth sailing. You won’t always lead in...

5 Signs You’re Doing Online Ministry Right

Like most churches and organizations today, you’re online. And you’re hoping your online presence helps you further your mission. Sure, in-person church is here to stay,...

Don’t Give Us Your Testimony; Show Us Jesus.

“For this purpose I wrote to you, that I might know the proof of you, whether you be obedient in all things” (2 Corinthians...

Leading with Clarity

A few years ago, when preparing to launch a non-permanent church campus I asked an intern to wipe down the school’s water fountains. She...

Does Your Team Have a Trust Deficit? These 10 Questions Will Tell You

Trust: the belief that someone is reliable, good, honest or effective (Merriam-Webster). Healthy ministry teams make trust building a priority. Patrick Lencioni, one of today’s best...
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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...