Before you chase your next big idea, ask this: is it your idea—or a God-idea born in prayer?
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.
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.
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.
Life is emotional. But for those of us in ministry, it feels like it's even a little more emotional.
One of the best ways to develop in your leadership is to learn from other leaders. One of the worst ways is to merely copy these great leaders. Let's look at the difference.
Building a strong company culture relies on accountability rather than surface-level perks.
There's an old saying, "You become what you hate." Whatever happened to, "Let's disagree without being disagreeable"?
Traditional mentoring is common, but I believe it has several inherent weaknesses.
So you're frustrated in your job, ministry or organization.
How can I know when I leave planet earth that I am bound for heaven? I find a lot of people don't know the answer to this question. But the Bible has a clear answer.
Leaders are often moored or anchored to perspectives that no longer serve them well. What can you do with this happens?
A reflection on the honest question, How long, O Lord? It contrasts temporary seasons with destructive lifestyles and reminds weary hearts that God answers sincere cries not with rebuke, but with kindness and comfort.
Was Jesus ambitious? Answering this question can get us a ways toward where we want to go. But it's not nearly so straightforward as it might seem.
