Are you facing change? Have you labeled something or someone a “dragon," a threat to your comfort zone, that God may have brought for your good, your growth or His glory?
What happens when we emphasize leadership development over developing disciples or focus on discipleship over leadership development?
Consider this mode of mission to help clarify, challenge and encourage church leaders toward missional effectiveness and multiplication.
There is an emptiness in life without Billy Graham. So long as he lived, there was a feeling that all might still be right with the world.
How did Jesus implement essential leadership skills of team building? Servant leadership is not only about building ourselves up, but building others too.
When leaders understand the three components of church culture and push in the right places their success rate improves—dramatically.
Are you really leading, or just taking a walk? Losing touch with your people is a huge leadership landmine.
For years I’ve pondered an interesting question. If I wrote a book called How to Fail, and it became a best-seller, would that be a good thing?
We leaders often enjoy the affirmation and adulation of others as we express our ideas, provide direction, and set future courses. Sometimes we enjoy it too much.
In leadership, if we're not aware what is going on around us, then we won't be able to lead effectively.
Do you think you pray enough? I’ve met a few pastors who do, but most say, “I should pray more…”
According to a resident equestrian expert, having a “death grip” on the reins of a horse typically doesn’t result in the best ride. In the workplace, what does that say about our daily agenda?
I’ve discovered a principle in the Bible, in business, and even in my own life that has me convinced there is a pattern to be observed.
In a secular society passionate about including others, we cannot afford an atmosphere of exclusivism if we want our ministry message to be heard.
We’ve all felt the fear that someone will take advantage of us if we get carried away with this idea of servanthood.
In every situation, we have the opportunity to focus on God and live by faith.
Allen Hamlin Jr’s book Embracing Followership: How to Thrive in a Leader-Centric Culture is a fascinating look at the unique nature of followership and its relation to leadership.
Everyone has a philosophy of leadership. They may or may not have thought about it, but it drives how they make decisions and how they lead.
Though leaders are responsible for maintaining peace, it is also their job to occasionally be the architects of plans that disrupt status quo and complacency.
If you're a senior pastor who is uncertain about your future, consider your impact through interim ministry.
