Vision+Culture
Leadership development requires an understanding of vision, mission, strategy and culture—and how they all work together. The Bible speaks to this most directly through the life of Jesus. Despite the difficult environment he lived in, he balanced all these leadership elements in a way that accomplished his overall purpose.
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
—Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)
The Old and New Testaments emphasize welcoming strangers with love and hospitality while setting boundaries to avoid harm. The Church is to care for all but prioritize its own, while nations are tasked with maintaining order and enforcing laws.
This is not a time to drift in the middle. Neutrality is not an option. We must be alert to false teaching and measure every voice against the truth of Scripture.
I have been watching the YouTube channel of Ryan Trahan since my kids introduced me to his famous “Penny Series” a few years ago. From that set of videos, I was hooked.
What keeps us loyal when results don’t change? Sometimes it’s not about outcomes, but about becoming the kind of person who stays faithful—even when it would be easier to walk away.
Did Jesus really mean what He said? That we would do greater things than Him? We long to see God’s name honored across the world. But how is this possible? Can we really expect to do greater things than the Lord Jesus Christ?
Before we claim the promise of Jeremiah 33:3, we must first grasp the nature of the God who makes it. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present—uniquely able to fulfill His invitation to reveal great and incomprehensible things.
Here's a helpful one-minute video designed to ignite discussions among leadership teams about the urgent need to adapt volunteer recruitment for both today's landscape and the future of volunteering.
What does it look like to lead with both conviction and compassion in a culture that keeps shifting? Faithful leaders stay grounded in truth while engaging the world with clarity, courage, and grace.
Are you leading in constant crisis mode?
Does God want you to be wealthy? Or is being wealthy sinful? The writings of one of the richest men ever, Solomon, provide answers.
AI is replacing church tasks like scheduling, data entry, and more, but human spiritual growth is crucial. Consider individuals' gifts and roles carefully before replacing them with AI.
The church ought to show Gen Z that their deepest desires can be fulfilled not on a smartphone but in a local church where people stand ready to embrace them, love them, and minister to them.
Our interview with Josh will encourage you to follow God’s calling on your life. And it will make you laugh. Because that’s what Josh does.
God uses both large and small churches. Compassion Christian Church thrives through faithfulness to the Gospel, community reflection, trend discernment, long-term ministry, and evangelism-inspiring discipleship and missions.
Owning our mistakes and planning ahead brings peace and clarity. Ecclesiastes 8:6 reminds us that wise timing and preparation help lift the weight of life’s troubles.
How can leaders of a church expedite a resurgence of prayer? What follows are a few ways I’ve observed, read about, or implemented as a church associate staff member.
