Leaders can be like lighthouses, guiding and directing others during dark, stormy, turbulent times. But they can only do this well if their own light is well-maintained, strong, and bright.
Creating is God’s business alone. Making is our privilege using the tools God provides.
I’ve learned the effects of decision fatigue by experience. I’ve found that these indicators help us recognize it.
In this 1-minute video strategy, I talk about showing your church how innovation reaches new people.
Marry yourself to these four practices and you will build momentum in your ministry.
Most of us think of peace as the absence of war or the absence of conflict. But there’s a war raging. There has been since the dawn of time. In a universe at war, what kind of peace does God offer?
The good news of the gospel is not just that I get to go to heaven when I die but that I get to partner with God in revealing heaven on earth until I die.
How do we help pastors who are forcefully terminated find hope and healing?
The starting place for building an effective “dream team” is in having a crystal clear picture of the qualities you want in the people.
At Evans Tool and Die, it became clear that bringing their faith into the workplace may be the opportunity for some of their employees to hear about Jesus. That's why they decided to make a change, offering a time every Wednesday for a guest or staff pastor to come speak.
If you are a Christian leader, then it is inevitable that there are two challenges you are going to face at some point in your leadership. Firstly, the challenge of leading the grieving. The second challenge is leading while grieving. As biblical leaders, I believe we need to be equipping ourselves in this area.
In a recent episode of the StrongTeams.com podcast, hosts Steve NeSmith and Rodney Cox interviewed bestselling author and podcaster Chris Bolinger. He had much wisdom to share about avoiding sinful pride and cultivating humility. These are essential lessons for leaders in any field, but especially for those leading in ministry contexts.
This article deals with the unique problems experienced by Christians when they supervise others or are employees.
There is a rightful concern in many churches today about the relative age composition of active church members. In fact, one of the most frequent consultation requests we receive is “help my church get younger.”
Upholding a distinct standard of behavior between the church and the world stands as a testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel.
In this one-minute strategy, Bob Whitesel explains the importance of keeping your communication simple.
How do we see and experience the maximum expression of God’s love today?
We need to be very careful about jumping to conclusions before we know all the facts.
While it is possible to find qualified candidates, there are farther and fewer in between. In fact, I support developing a robust, assertive recruitment strategy. Don’t be shy about choosing it.
In addition to the Resurrection, the Gospels record 37 miracles that Jesus performed. One of them was walking on water. Why did Jesus do that? Was it to prove that he was greater than Moses? To demonstrate that he possessed the power of God? To fulfill a prophecy? To strengthen the faith of his followers? Or was there another reason?
