Create a framework for ministry life that is grounded in the biblical and theological truths of who you are.
I am reminded that effective leadership is not in all the responsibilities or tasks we have, but rather in how well we develop the processes needed to accomplish them with excellence.
When we asked Christian leaders the top leadership skill they’d like to personally develop over the next 12 months, No. 3 on the list was servant leadership.
The growth of the church is for the good of the entire world, so your church needs to grow!
Many pastors really do struggle with depression.
The “Hedgehog Concept” has helped successful organizations define who they are, focus their energies and become more successful. They do this by answering three critical questions.
As leaders, you need to know that there is a battle going on for your credibility and character.
During interviews, how do you get underneath the surface and discern what potential employees value?
Is ‘preferences’ a biblical reason for not supporting a pastor?
I’ve been in vocational ministry for more than 38 years, and if only I knew then what I know now.
You desire a transition in your spiritual growth and ministry from a winter waiting to an active spring, but nothing is happening.
I’ve noticed over the years that leaders do more problem suppression than problem prevention—often with damaging results.
Everyone was born for a purpose. That’s right, even you. You are here for a reason.
Often, the way God builds our faith is like a muscle that grows after it is stretched.
Spirituality is in vogue today. According to one survey, 82 percent of Americans report that they want to become more spiritual. However, the term “spirituality” lacks a precise definition.
Whether in the office or at home, your relationships are ultimately impacted by how you understand God.
What? Another book on leadership? Yes, it is, but Designed to Lead: The Church and Leadership Development has a different take on the subject.
Every (smart) business wants to deliver “wow” experiences that not only satisfy customers and employees, but also turn them into raving fans.
What does it mean to pastor, serve and lead people in a growing consumerist culture?
As I listen to leaders talk about their organizations, there seems to be a shift from an overemphasis on vision to a neglected emphasis on leadership performance.





















