As an experienced church planter, trainer, and teacher, one of the biggest misnomers I have witnessed is the pressure placed upon the planter or planting team to produce numbers.
As churches return to in-person gatherings, they are abandoning their digital and streaming services. At the very least, they are not giving them the attention they did during the quarantine. It's a big mistake.
When building relationships, the power of presence is critically important. Relationships are nurtured by being present with your spouse, your family, your friends, and those you lead.
It is time to rethink how we treat our pastors. Time to be less critical and more prayerful; less judgmental and more forgiving; and less expecting and more serving.
As your church faces the challenges and joys of 2021, let me point you to five unshakable truths that anchor our hope as Christians.
In my experience these are some of the most dangerous lies a leader can ever tell themselves.
Burnout, moral collapse, and the weight of ministry have shattered many dreams for Kingdom impact. This simple tool could have profound implications for your future, your family, and your ministry.
Pastors, you are needed now more than ever! Your flock and your country need you to be faithful and hopeful. This is your opportunity to lead with courage and fulfill your assignment to exalt Jesus Christ.
For the last couple of months, I've listened as the Holy Spirit has put a phrase on my heart for the upcoming year of ministry.
While escaping 2020 has been a stated goal for many people, there will still be challenges in front of us as we move into 2021. Churches will be among the organizations to confront clear and present challenges.
During the pandemic more worship services, including holiday events, moved outside. And while the novelty of this attracted some, should these outdoor venues continue after the pandemic?
Successful leaders set goals they can reach. As you look to accomplish yours, you'd be wise to follow Eliezer's example.
I asked pastors a simple question: "What are your prayers for your church for 2021?" I received hundreds of responses, but the answers were amazingly consistent.
Are you as ready as I am for 2021? Between the year that wasn’t, and the welcome turn of the calendar, there is one thing that can ground us in a healthier redemptive perspective.
According to experts, leadership will change more than you expect and much more than you're planning for.
You were born for this generation, for this moment. Let's go!
Decision biases can negatively affect even the best church or business leader.
Always learn from the leaders you most admire, but continually check your spirit to ensure you’re not seeking to merely copy them.
I won’t deny that a pandemic creates a downward pull on our ability to dream. But “what if” can be a question that opens us to new ideas and future possibilities.
My identity has too often been tied to the successes or failures of the ministries that I lead—and too frequently in unhealthy ways.
