There is a difference in moving a church more fully into a multicultural membership and ministry, as compared to, say, advancing an already racially and culturally integrated congregation.
When a leader leads as an anxious leader, he stifles his leadership effectiveness. So, what might indicate that you are an anxious leader?
My suspicion is that discipleship programs over the past 50 years must take some, if not much, of the blame for the malaise. They are useful, but not as comprehensive or powerful as intended.
One of the greatest measures of leadership is how you treat your team.
Great churches can’t make everything simple. However, some important matters can be simplified, and the results are worth all the trouble it takes to get there.
We trust our thinking way too much. The following are seven assumptions Christian leaders are making, without proof.
Pastors and other church leaders: Please heed the words in this article and don’t do stupid.
We just celebrated the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. But what has been achieved?
It sounds simplistic, but I believe it’s true. Mediocre churches focus on words; great churches focus on actions.
How do we live a life where this statement is true? How do you pursue unity?
To be a dynamic leader, nurture and develop dynamic prayer.
Is your church prepared for an emergency situation, like what happened in Sutherland Springs, Texas?
When implementing change, it can easily turn into a reenactment of the wilderness journey to the promised land. However, change doesn't always have to look this way.
Every church has 'em. The Chronic Critic...the person(s) who simply can't be pleased.
What would it look like to take your church into a new season?
How would you define the primary purpose of the church?
This is a deep need they have, whether or not they know it.
He or she may not be who you expect. However, recognizing the toxic problem may lead to a faster solution.
For Christian leaders, there is a power available that can set us free from the inability to accurately and, in a healthy way, assess ourselves.
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation of the church. Reviewing its foundations can bolster your church for its next era.
