More than ever, we must learn to cultivate times of silence and solitude so we can slow down, reflect, and listen to the voice of God.
We've become fast-food customers of leadership. We eat, eat, eat with little time to digest what we've consumed.
The parable of the sower in Matthew 13 helps prepare church leaders for the sad reality that not all Christians will remain faithful.
Being a pastor is a high calling, yet they often face loneliness and discouragement.
If we were to reword priesthood of all believers to pastorhood of all believers, we would likely have a better understanding of the meaning of this idea for today.
Maybe you are generous and loving, but you always looked at your work as second class compared to being a pastor or missionary.
Effective church communication is all about scratching itches (or helping them scratch the itch).
In today's turbulent times, leaders are being called upon to lead with more courage than ever before. But how can you lead courageously, when you're just not feeling particularly brave?
In a recent conversation with a leader we work with, a concern he raised really caught my attention. He said, "My team seems to be doing the best they can, but I don't get a sense that they're flourishing."
"I'm not getting fed." It's one of the most common complaints of church members looking for excuses to leave a church.
When they came to me with an idea, I applauded them for their idea and then shared with them two or more things that would add horsepower to their plan.
Giving up your preferences and reminding your congregation to do the same is not an easy road, but it is worth it for the sake of the gospel.
This book stretched me. I found it very helpful as I have been attempting to think through the proper use of the Old Testament today.
Pastors may consider adapting these thought-provoking questions and answers when they address their congregations' grads in a sermon or in written recognition.
Good leaders recognize that the majority of the conflicts in their organization can be prevented or resolved by employing these six practices.
It was a monastery on the top of a hill on a foggy, rainy afternoon in the Pacific Northwest. Just the monks, a spiritual coach, and me for three whole days – a silent retreat. What would I say to myself?
Today's world requires courageous leaders who are willing to lead when they can't foresee the outcome.
Leaders should not cut off their critics, but should actually stay connected to them in a calm way.
When an area of your organization is chronically deficient, a process overhaul may be required.
Although I have used a variety of methods over the years, here are the three ingredients that I consider indispensable when it comes to spiritual growth.
