Every pastor wants to lead their church well. They want to influence their community and change lives for Jesus. But what characteristics do the most influential church leaders possess?
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Leading a small or midsize church comes with unique pressures. From burnout and soul care to church strategy and team development, our articles and podcast guides address the issues church leaders face every week.
Got Conflict? Use This Question to Check Your Heart
Conflict is inevitable. It’s just one of those things. As imperfect people interact, disconnect occurs, and it’s up to us whether we allow that disconnect to transform itself into deep-rooted frustration, or even resentment.
Addressing The Slow Fades of Marriage in Ministry
I have to be up-front and honest about something I see too often… Way too many spiritual leaders have a mistress called ministry. In this interview, Mark and Jill Savage share some of what they’ve learned in rebuilding their marriage.
5 Ways to Support and Develop Young Leaders
A healthy church values both the growth of current leaders and the development of new leaders. Young people are craving the opportunity to make a serious difference, and you have the opportunity to continually raise the ceiling and push us further than we think possible
The Best Church Communications Approach (Even If Your Budget Is Tight and Your Team Is Lean)
Often we think communications is about getting the news and announcements to people in our congregation or community. But what if you want to really inspire people to connect through your church?
One Easy Way to Grow as a Leader (Without Breaking the Bank)
The health of a leader directly impacts the health of a church. We say that a lot around here, and I hope you agree. But, let’s be honest, it’s really difficult to consistently grow as a leader.
Why Churches Keep Ineffective Ministries Around
I love to collect books. But if I’m honest, I really just keep them because I’ve always kept them. Believe it or not, many churches do the same thing with church programs…
One Question Every Church Should Ask
If you are a church leader, you know very well what it’s like to feel pulled in a thousand directions. In the same way, have you ever considered the fact that your church’s vision can get pulled in a thousand directions as well? Here’s one question every church should ask:
How One Church Died Before It Lived
Sometimes a church needs to die before it can live. Check out this conversation with John Orr, Lead Pastor of The Stone Church in Cartersville, GA.
One Thing Millennials Want in a Church
Millennials have been all the talk for quite some time now. But for many leaders the questions still remain…
New Volunteers: 3 Results of Not Following Through
This experience reflects an issue that is more widespread than many churches are willing to acknowledge: lack of follow-through for new volunteers. Here’s the story:
4 Ways to Lead With Humility
“Humble voices always carry the furthest.” – Bob Goff
