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Every once in a while when I read the Bible stuff pops up that I just plain never noticed before.
What kind of leadership do we need in the 21st century? Do you know the answer to this question?
For years doctors have warned us that prolonged stress can hurt our bodies such as causing high blood pressure and stomach problems.
Now, four decades later, I reflect on what I’ve learned in ministry. Some lessons came rather naturally; others were very painful.
Do you need practical ways to avoid the trap of saying “yes” too quickly? Here are four practices that work.
The health of your inner-world directly affects your ability to lead effectively.
Since retiring from local ministry in 2006, I’ve had the privilege of preaching in countless churches, both large and small. What I’ve seen has been overwhelmingly encouraging. With a few exceptions, I’ve been reminded again and again that the Lord’s church is alive, well, and making a difference in people’s lives.
I believe that there is a way to approach life in the upcoming year that will give you full control over the results and virtually guarantee your success.
Glitter has a way of getting everywhere. This can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it.
John's gospel reminds us that when we leave work at the end of the day—convinced we haven't done enough—God perceives the matter quite differently.
With the advent of a digitally connected world, people are experiencing a much more aggravated sense of anxiety than ever before. As a result, leaders—and churches—must discern how to respond.
Worry is giving way to anxiety and unease, dwelling on difficulties and troubles. It’s also a leadership killer.
Most people checking out your church will view you on social before they visit you in a service. Here are 10 examples from churches doing a good job with their social headers to inspire you.
Does your faith end on Sunday and feel disconnected from Monday’s grind? You are called to glorify God, serve Him, and witness for Christ through your everyday work.
As a leader, your true test comes in contentious moments when stakes are high and emotions run deep. Building a healthy culture during heated debates requires balancing passion with composure, anchoring arguments in facts over rhetoric, and focusing on issues rather than individuals.
There seems to be a convergence of issues that could have a profound effect on churches in 2025.
Through the family, God designed a framework for security, accountability, and the fulfillment of His creation.
If you want to lead well today, go on what you know. But if you want to lead well long term, admit you don’t know it all and commit to listening and learning daily.
More and more I’m seeing at the end of the day all we’ve got is our relationship with God and with people. Not the idea of a relationship, but the reality of a relationship.
