Leadership Development+Discipleship
While this section focuses on leadership development, in a sense this entire site's purpose is to help you—and those you lead—develop into godly leaders.
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So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up....
—Ephesians 4:11-12 (NIV)
In an age of fallen megastars and viral scandals, this is a call back to the Malachi warning and the Jesus model—where true pastoral leadership is measured not by platform or applause, but by humble, faithful, servant-hearted obedience.
Before you walk away from ministry, discover six practical habits that can steady your emotions, protect your calling, and help you thrive without riding the roller coaster.
Your future leadership isn't built on promises but on patterns—start leading where you are, and let your track record speak before you ever ask for a title.
Instead of stereotypes, connect by learning how they communicate, behave, and identify group members.
Starting a new church job can be daunting, and pastors often miss key pitfalls. In this post on pastoral onboarding, I outline seven mistakes to avoid.
A well-intentioned leader risks long-term damage to performance, culture, and relationships when he prioritizes comfort and harmony over courageous conversations and clear accountability.
I've seen it in towns across America. Churches put tremendous energy and money into events—fall festivals, concerts, car shows, you name it—and then wonder why no one returns.
We can't do our most exceptional work for the glory of God and the good of others if we are constantly anxious. So how can we "guard our hearts and our minds"? Here are 3 ideas.
After losing his wife, Tom Crenshaw reflects on how GriefShare and the steady presence of patient, empathetic friends—and ultimately God’s guidance—taught him that healing from grief requires community, grace, and the courage to walk the journey together rather than alone.
There's no shortage of leadership content available today. And yet, a nagging question remains: If we know so much about leadership, why are there so few great leaders?
Church rebranding is a valuable trend for increasing evangelism, membership, and participation. If you haven't rebranded in the last few years, it's probably time.
The concept of "Servant leadership" is a great principle. But let's not let misconceptions creep in and rob it of its greatest impact.
For years I've used this form below when I perform my twice-annual staff evaluations.
Many leaders feel overwhelmed by competing demands or multiple opportunities. The most common issue is, "I can't get it all done." And that's the problem: It all feels equally important. But it isn't.
This is the urgent truth: if we do not intentionally strengthen, plant, and support smaller churches, the majority of American communities will have little or no access to a local, gospel-centered congregation.
The Bible is full of individuals who step into a moment of obedience and then fade from view—yet their faithfulness leaves an eternal mark.
EBOOKS+RESOURCES
Do you need a perspective shift? In this helpful leadership book, Tim Tucker explores how holding a clear vision of the “next” changes how we live and lead in the “now.”
This isn’t just another leadership book—it’s your invitation to discover how Christ-centered questions can transform the way you lead and live. Packed with real stories and timeless wisdom, it shows you how to grow your influence, deepen your faith, and lead with the same life-changing impact Jesus did.
A 50-page, data-rich and biblically grounded report detailing the current landscape of Christian fatherhood. With insights from 6,000+ dads and a clear biblical vision for men, this PDF is ideal for deep-dive reading, team discussions, or printing for events and discipleship groups.
Do you wish your meetings were more effective? In this eBook, you'll learn how to make your meetings can't-miss events.
June 5, 2024
This eBook answers a question many of us have whether we lead families, schools, corporations, ministries or churches: “In all of the busyness of leading and ministry, how can I keep growing in my personal faith and leadership, while still making disciples?”
What kind of Leader does God want us to be? In this sample chapter from Grab A Towel, author Tim Tucker reveals nine hallmarks of the character of a servant leader. Leading like Christ and with his character may be counter-cultural and often costly, but it is the calling of every Christian leader.
This eBook offers a collection of popular articles from BiblicalLeadership.com that help you become a more Christlike servant, whether you lead a family, school, team, company, non-profit or church.
This eBook can help you lead with positive influence, even in a world of negativity. You may feel like it’s a fruitless fight to try and manage people’s perceptions of you, but as a believer, you have spiritual weapons and Scriptural truths you can call into battle.
Looking for a unique leadership development resource? This free study guide explores a dramatic two-book series for leaders in the church and the marketplace. The PDF turns Through Colored Glasses and Inner Threat into a single introspective journey you can embark on by yourself or with a small group.
Produced in partnership with a ministry whose vision is to equip church leaders in Ethiopia and beyond, this Amharic translation contains the full text of Servant Leader Strong: Uniting Biblical Wisdom and High-Performance Leadership. This free download is the entire book in PDF form.
In this fast-paced corporate thriller, readers will encounter the powerful force that seeks to destroy all leadership from within, whether in the marketplace or the church. In Inner Threat: Combatting Christian Leadership's Natural Enemy, author Tom Harper continues the story that began in Through Colored Glasses: How Great Leaders Reveal Reality.
Have you felt the calling to leadership only to struggle with your ideas being heard? Have you experienced the tension of trying to be the best employee, mother, wife, friend and church member only to be left feeling inadequate?
If you lead in the church, whether in a staff or volunteer role, the respondents in this study have much to say that will encourage and equip you. If you’re a senior-level leader, not only will you find many of the study’s comments useful in your own work, but in the development of younger leaders as well.
While the world sees servanthood as a softer kind of leading, the Bible shows us how to powerfully motivate people toward a shared vision, achieve significant results, and overcome adversity. True servant leadership, as modeled by Christ, is anything but weak and servile—it is bold, courageous and inspires strong action.
Tom Harper travels through the whole of Scripture looking for fresh leadership principles in every book and shares the top six discoveries that have made the biggest difference in his daily work.
Adapted from Leading from the Lions' Den, by Tom Harper, this free e-book provides one key leadership principle from every book of the Old Testament. In this special easy-to-read format, each one-page chapter contains a timeless principle, key verse and supporting information and research.
