We call it the death spiral. By the time I am contacted about a serious problem in a church, it is often too late.
How can you recognize a disciple of Jesus Christ?
“Sometimes the story God writes is not fun," says Jeff Vines. How do we continue to let God write our story when life hurts?
The very force that should give life, often kills someone's soul.
Change or die. Such has been the reality of too many congregations.
This may not solve all of our internal candidacy problems, but God will be glorified if it prevents some of them.
Sick churches become dying churches. Dying churches become closed churches.
This gut-wrenching account of the persecution of fellow believers should challenge us to do several things.
Sometimes your schedule doesn't slow down—especially as a pastor. Here are tips to refresh yourself in the middle of a hectic calendar.
Here is a way to answer that question, and the reason why that answer is key to your organization.
What if our pluralism and the hostility to all things Christian was exactly what God wants for Christians?
Can you pinpoint the tactical leader on your team? Dr. Bob Whitesel discusses how this type of leader results in a more balanced team.
Hiring can be a daunting task. How will you take your team to the next level?
There is something about movies and the stories they tell that say a lot about what we desire. But how do these fantasy stories and the reality of life intersect?
The senior pastor has just resigned and the associate pastor makes it known that he would like the position. Are you on the verge of an internal candidacy disaster?
How does leadership look different today? Here are three attitudes and how they could benefit your ministry.
What characterizes your leadership style? Dr. Bob Whitesel, professor of Christian Ministry and Missional Leadership at Wesley Seminary, discusses two leadership styles that are also found in the military. How will different leadership styles implement the goals and vision of your church and ministry?
These dads sit in your church on any given Sunday. How will you reach them?
What is this heresy and what can we do about it?
All who serve in vocational ministry know about gnats. They come with the call.
