Have you ever led by following?

October 28, 2018

If a leader has all of the following seven traits, it is likely that leader will lead the congregation to greater health.

Thom Rainer October 25, 2018

Chris Hodges, Senior Pastor at the Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, shares the story of a leader and his followers who had different goals and how that impacted their focus.

October 21, 2018

These biblically-based statements form the basics of what I believe.

Bob Russell October 20, 2018

When we interviewed the leaders of these scrappy churches, we noticed a pattern.

Thom Rainer October 9, 2018

Creating boundaries can be freeing for you and an opportunity for others to step up.

Ed Stetzer October 8, 2018

As a leader of faith, I must raise the question: Are you praying daily in your leadership roles?

Joseph Lalonde September 29, 2018

Research into the behaviors of pastors who lead plateaued or declining churches through revitalization emphasizes this important character quality.

Bud Brown September 28, 2018

Who are you carrying the light of God's love to this week, this month, this year?

Greg Leith September 27, 2018

Money can be an awkward issue for churches and guest speakers.

Thom Rainer September 25, 2018

I like to think that, but am I really?

Kris Eldridge September 20, 2018

Before his death in August, Arizona Senator John McCain shared his discovery of how unity changes things.

Bob Russell September 19, 2018

The #MeToo Movement will be one of the historic markers of 2018. Its impact is felt in the entertainment industry, in politics, in businesses and, undoubtedly, in churches.

Thom Rainer September 11, 2018

I don’t know, but I think I need to be saved from my idea of success. Maybe you need to, as well.

Joseph Lalonde September 10, 2018

“We’re going to make our preacher successful” ought to be the motto of every church elder.

Bob Russell September 7, 2018

Here’s how to achieve real-mission success.

September 3, 2018

As a pastor, I saw the beginning of a school year as an opportunity to try new approaches and to make a statement about the priorities of our congregation.

Thom Rainer September 1, 2018

Sin is not a popular subject, but something we deal with every day.

Daniel Mack August 28, 2018

If anyone doubts the world has lost any sense of civility, they only need to examine some of my email.

Bob Russell August 28, 2018

Pastors and other church leaders are often hesitant to deal with toxicity in the church.

Thom Rainer August 22, 2018


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