As church leaders, we often hear many good ideas to further the mission of the church. The trick is determining which ideas are the best.
We are created in the image of God. And God works! The Lord designed us also to be productive.
Leadership transitions are a big deal for a church.
Leadership is an interdependent mixture of intuition, experience, and inspiration. When it comes to modern leadership, here are some obstacles that get in the way.
When it comes to excelling in ministry and life, keep these in mind.
So, what should a leader of a declining church do to assess a ministry’s current reality?
Just as there can be bad pastor-bosses, there are example of great pastor-bosses.
Not everyone carries the same vision for the church that you do.
If you ask a second chair leader what he or she “does,” you may hear a long list of tasks. But what if you ask about their greatest contribution to the organization?
When teaching church leadership, there are specific qualities in leaders which should exist or be formulated.
Excellent communication is a highly desired talent in the American church. Most pastors seek to be great communicators yet unfortunately, many pulpits are void of compelling and effective communication.
People usually sense a need for change immediately prior to the point of spiritual transformation. If God intends spiritual reconnection to be a reaction to crises, then how do we help people in the midst of crisis?
It has been said that “10:30 on Sunday morning is the most segregated time of the week.” I don’t have a problem with that if 11:30 is the most integrated time.
Are you struggling with a challenging employee? Are you looking for a new employee?
Transformation is not an optional prescription for the church, but pivotal upon which God intends the other ministry aspects to be built and balanced.
When it comes to teaching, sharing isolated truth can be confusing—even injurious—to the body of Christ.
What is the driving purpose of the church?
It is vital for Christ-followers to do life together.
Consider this the next time you’re making decisions as a leader.
Our legitimate struggles are not the final word.
