Who Do You Think You Are?

I’ve often said the most destructive force on earth is a man who doesn’t know who he is. When you don’t know where you...

Leaders Must Make Disciples

When I read through the New Testament, I see countless examples of leaders who, at their core, were passionate about making disciples. These men,...

How Building a Culture of Diversity, Equity, & Belonging Builds Healthy Organizations

Organizations with diverse teams experience more engagement, creativity, and retention. According to McKinsey, businesses run by culturally diverse leadership teams were more likely to develop...

5 Christian Leadership & Staffing Trends to Know As You Plan for 2021

Right now, day-to-day operations look different in every organization as we continue to navigate the abrupt changes that COVID-19 brought to how we communicate,...

4 Areas Every Leader Must Invest In to Be Diversified

Outside of leadership, one of the activities I enjoy is investing. I’ve begun looking for investment opportunities in the stock market, cryptocurrency markets, private...

How to Be Strong In Critical Moments

LET’S FACE IT:  “YOU’VE GOT TO BE STRONG RIGHT NOW.” YOU SAY, “I DON’T FEEL STRONG.” The Bible gives the secret:  “Be strong IN THE LORD...

The Most Valuable Asset You Possess

As I confessed in another recent devotional, I sometimes tend to be a know-it-all. In other words, I’m afraid of not having the answers, so...

Stop Being Jesus’ Lawyer

Today, I’m live-blogging from the Catalyst West conference in Irvine, California. Throughout today and tomorrow, I will be sharing leadership insights from the best...

3 Reasons You Need a Full-time Children’s Pastor

While many aspects of church ministry have stayed consistent, the current trends in church ministry have shifted since my childhood, and there is now...

Top Compensation Factors to Consider When Setting Church Salaries

Compensation is a contention point for every organization, but this is especially the case for churches. As a small church, it’s hard to know...
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Joe’s 10 Iron-clad Rules for Success In the Ministry.. Some of Which May Work

You’re new in the ministry, right?  And you want to do well, of course. You have definitely come to the right place, friend.  Pull...

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...