This kind of higher and broader perspective is essential for visioning and strategic work.
Do you have a clear, challenging picture of the future as you believe that it can and must be?
What would it look like in your life and work to “run” 200 to 250 yards at a time?
I discovered the world did not come to an end because I stepped away to spend time —real time—with the people I love most in this world.
Here’s what we’re learning from retiring Boomer pastors.
How can the Church reverse the trend of pastors leaving the church because of ministry burnout?
When you begin to implement these, you will see your team become highly equipped and capable.
It’s imperative for you to practice these skills now.
The next time you’re in a conversation, try one or two of these ideas and see what happens.
The Holy Spirit may be trying to get our attention.
It’s easy for many pastors to talk about spiritual topics while ignoring or downplaying their own human imperfections.
More than 30 years of pastoral ministry has taught me that there are only two ways to motivate church staff, extrinsically or intrinsically.
Even when I’m confronted by what I lack and how I fall short, God can still use this opportunity to provide encouragement.
Even when things seem chaotic in your work environment, try to be a catalyst of peace.
Are you more relational, tactical or strategic in your leadership?
No matter how significant the accomplishment, leaders always face a temptation to let up because we’re exhausted and eager to rest.
Leadership often makes “the urgent” feel like a never-ending, roaring river. How do you navigate what gets your attention first?
This checklist describes a leader after God’s own heart.
Leaders have enormous power at their disposal.
Here’s a scripture passage that describes a righteous leader.





















