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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5 Ways to Minimize Decision Fatigue
Decision fatigue is a term that describes how a long series of decisions can actually diminish the overall quality of future decisions. Many leaders have unwittingly diminished their...
When Leading Means Disappointing People (and Other Fear of Man Issues)
Leading is an intricate dance between love and discomfort. It’s the constant wondering of what people think, the unspoken desire to please those we...
How to Be a Grateful and Appreciative Leader
As a team member, feeling appreciated beyond the paycheck is important. You put a lot of effort into fulfilling your job requirements, finding things...
