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)


Churches rarely lose momentum overnight; they drift there quietly through comfort, distraction, unresolved loss, and a fading focus on life change.

Thom RainerMay 24, 2026

A church without a clear identity confuses both its people and its community, but when core values are aligned with a simple, consistent “thread,” clarity, trust, and impact follow.

Mark MacDonaldMay 13, 2026

Faithful obedience in small steps wherever God places you can grow into a lasting impact that reaches far beyond borders.

Tim TuckerMay 6, 2026

When faith is used to justify cultural positions, believers must discern whether it reflects biblical truth or a redefined version shaped by culture.

Bob RussellApril 29, 2026

The most meaningful ministry in your church may not happen from the stage, but in simple, intentional moments when someone chooses to make a visitor feel seen, valued, and cared for.

Tom CrenshawApril 25, 2026

Leadership can change in an instant, which is why the leaders who care most about their people prepare for the moment they’re no longer there.

Christian MunteanApril 24, 2026

Long before influence is public, God shapes leaders in private—forming those who follow Jesus faithfully in everyday life into voices that can reach culture with clarity, proximity, and purpose.

Tim TuckerApril 19, 2026

If just 16% of churches embrace multiplication, a tipping point is reached where movement replaces effort and transformation becomes inevitable.

Dave FergusonApril 16, 2026

Jesus’s Beatitudes redefine what it truly means to be blessed, inviting us to live and lead in ways that run counter to everything the world celebrates.

Jordan RaynorApril 13, 2026

Growth will cost you either way—the question is whether you’ll choose the pain that makes you better or the pain that keeps you stuck.

Richard BlackabyApril 9, 2026

In a shrinking workforce, the organizations that win won’t just hire better—they’ll become the kind of place people don’t want to leave.

Christian MunteanApril 4, 2026

Real multiplication doesn’t start with strategy—it starts with a healthy leader who listens well, lives aligned, and faithfully invests in others.

Dave FergusonMarch 31, 2026

A life of impact is rarely mapped out—it’s shaped by courageous “yes” moments to God, even when the path ahead is unknown.

Tim TuckerMarch 29, 2026

Jesus didn’t change the world through political power but through cultural influence—and the same invitation is in front of us today.

Jordan RaynorMarch 28, 2026

A growing body of research points to an unexpected solution for stronger communities: church planting.

Dave FergusonMarch 12, 2026

When generations worship from different “operating systems,” unity isn’t built by blending styles but by learning to lead and serve together.

Bob WhiteselMarch 8, 2026

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EBOOKS+RESOURCES

Have you ever felt the pull to full-time ministry work as a missionary or pastor? If not, you can still make a Kingdom impact without quitting your current job. In this eBook, you will learn the four essentials that can change your perspective of work, your workplace, and most importantly, your heart.

July 31, 2025


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


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.

Tom Harper March 14, 2023


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.

Tom Harper February 15, 2023


The heart of the book describes ten perspectives on leading change. In this chapter, author Mike Bonem writes: "Overcoming resistance anchored in traditions can be a challenge in any organization. But in churches, traditions are often infused with theological rationale that gives them even greater power."

Mike Bonem August 12, 2022


For millions of us, work doesn't seem to have a purpose other than a paycheck. Some feel work is a kind of suffering that must be endured. How did work become such an empty, lifeless trade-off?

Doug Spada, WorkLife July 25, 2022


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.

Tom Harper October 13, 2021


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