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,...
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...
3 Big Mistakes In Making Church Policies
No one likes rules, but without them, life descends into chaos.
No one likes to be told what to do either, but without submission to...
4 Ways to Improve Focus While Preparing a Talk or a Sermon
Preparing talks and sermons is one of my highest priorities as a pastor. I’ve often said that preparing a message feels much like writing a...
The Pastor’s Dilemma of Balancing the Prophetic Voice with the Shepherd’s Hand
The prophetic voice of a pastor is forth-telling, speaking the truth even when it is difficult. The shepherd’s hand of a pastor is caring,...
What We Can Learn from Nehemiah About Rebuilding Your Broken World
Pastors, your role at this time is not easy. There is so much brokenness and unrest in the world right now. Between a global...
5 Ways We Can Misuse Our Spiritual Authority
Have you ever wondered why God entrusted us with the potential for so much power?
I mean, really, think about that. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit (“you...
Why Becoming Is Better Than Being: How Great Leaders Stretch Themselves and Grow
Leadership often feels like being on a lonely planet, especially in ministry. Coworkers are often friends who are also congregants, and it can be...
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What do you think of when you think of a business meeting? Is it a time to be productive? Or is it a time...
Sometimes We Lead; Sometimes We Follow.
That the leaders led in Israel, and that the people volunteered, O bless the Lord. (Judges 5:2)
No one is a leader all the time...
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...
