I was questioning both the health of our church and my effectiveness as its pastor. The ministries appeared to bearing no fruit. It was a time marked by loss.
In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus didn't say, "Blessed are the peacekeepers." He said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." Making peace often involves conflict. And conflict carries a lot of risk. In this episode, we'll look at biblical "best practices" for conflict.
Many times when working with leaders they say something along these lines — "if I could just find people who are as committed as I am, I would be able to…" This statement is at the heart of this article and should lead you to the real question that needs to be explored as a leader is, commitment to what?
The key is that while a church should have one mission (more on that below), it should embrace as many visions as it has time, talents, treasures and call to address.
What you believe as a leader will ultimately determine who you become as a leader.
For so many leaders, our identity is wrapped up in our work and activity. We find our value and sense of worth in the work of leadership. The danger in this is that there is a very fine line between working for God out of love for him and working for God to earn his approval.
Jesus led the way. He knew where he was going. He knew what was in store. He knew what he wanted these followers to experience.
If you embrace these two truths, it will transform how you lead and manage.
“Micro-fractures” are inevitable in ministry leadership. How should a pastor or ministry leader respond?
Humility is an essential component of effective leadership. Humility is characterized by the ability to acknowledge one’s limitations and mistakes, and to prioritize the needs and perspectives of others over one’s own.
I believe we are called to lead with exponential impact that is disproportionate to our efforts. In fact, Scripture doesn’t use the language of success but of fruitfulness.
Here are four leadership principles I have learned to avoid pastoral burnout.
Here is the first of seven church leadership trends that will have the most impact in these tumultuous Roaring 2020s.
Telling your fence-post story requires you to examine your life, identify the key posts in it, and reflect on how God has used those posts to shape you and bring you where you are today.
In this post, we'll explore the Christian perspective on goal-setting and accomplishment, and consider how our approach to these areas of life can bring glory to God. As leaders, it is crucial that we are intentional about seeking God's will and fulfilling the assignments He has for us.
Effective leaders know that there are at least 4 often-overlooked disciplines that are essential to well-balanced leadership.
Maybe you have the Great Commission memorized. Most leaders don’t have to look those verses up. But have you thought about these verses in the context of your mission and purpose? Here are 3 rules for finding purpose wherever you are.
Rather than solely focusing on what is left behind, impartation emphasizes the ongoing process of sharing wisdom and resources while still growing the business or developing as a person.
In this episode, I'm joined by Shane Morris, senior writer and podcast host at The Colson Center for Christian Worldview. We discuss our current cultural moment, how to engage with those who don't share in our worldview, and more.
When we operate a business to be a blessing to ourselves, our family, vendors, customers, employees, and community, we have the best chance of our business succeeding.
