Work-life balance is like an age-old unsolved mystery or mathematical equation.
It's a word packed with a lot of baggage. And it is something that touches many people. Whether you yourself struggle with it, or it's an issue with a friend or loved one, burnout is prevalent in our society right now.
I’ve observed that many times a retiring pastor often puts forth, even informally, their successor. This can be a misstep for five reasons.
If your goal is to get them to walk into your building, it’ll be more difficult than you imagine. Here are four considerations for transitioning an online visitor to contemplate in-person attendance.
“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.
