“It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Over nine out of 10 church leaders describe their church’s decline in attendance in streaming worship services as “major.” Many of them say the decline is at least 90 percent from its peak during the pandemic.
If Jesus was troubled, then it is no surprise that his disciples would be troubled.
Sometimes when we're going through something incredibly hard, it’s easy to forget the ways that God has provided for us in the past.
Church succession can be a sticky subject and sometimes involves a lot of awkward conversations.
Jordan B. Peterson, author of Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, has become famous for his intellectual, honest search for truth and understanding. He dares to challenge many of the accepted norms of modern society and engenders much animosity as a result.
Something I've noticed about my best clients is that they are fast learners.
Just as a prism clarifies the component colors of light, the proper understanding of the gospel makes known the truths of God. Such an understanding of the gospel is critical.
Humility and wisdom are two complementary forces that shape us and qualify us to lead.
In order to maximize leadership effectiveness, there are a number of disciplines that must be mastered.
Our Father in heaven pursues you to amplify your life. He wants to maximize your good work. He wants to optimize your exploits.
Sometimes “margin” and “balance” can seem like elusive and infuriatingly abstract ideals, but disciplines like striding, diligence and essentialism help establish a healthy way forward.
The Bible says a lot about gratefulness. Answer these six questions to rank how grateful you are.
We have heard from pastors more about changes they plan to make than any previous years we can recall.
Strategic planning could be a life-giving experience if we see it as an opportunity for a life transforming encounter with God.
As a leader, it’s been almost two years since you’ve been able to either catch your breath or lead through anything resembling normal.
We’ve all likely heard some form of this adage for our social media age: “Stop comparing everyone else's highlight reel with your everyday.”
Have you ever talked to someone only to discover, later and through the grapevine, that they completely misunderstood you?
It’s difficult to separate the performance and achievements of any elite athlete from those who helped them discover and hone the talent and skill that led them to greatness.
Leadership impact happens when you maximize your time, energy and focus on areas that matter the most, and minimize your time on lesser concerns.
