Have I become a legalistic and grumpy old man? Maybe. But hear me out.
One out of every 10 American adults struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol.
One of the biggest challenges you will face as a leader is figuring out how to treat people.
No part of our lives should remain untouched by our faith.
Two mindsets that can prevent us from living our best lives today. One is hallowing the Good Ol’ Days, and the other is placing all our hopes on Someday.
The only thing worse than not having a clear vision is having a poorly defined vision.
In this 1-minute video, Bob Whitesel discusses insights he gained from one of his doctoral students about how people in nursing homes may view our ministries to them as patronizing.
Taking time to unplug during vacations is vital for the success of yourself and your team.
As leaders committed to prayer, let's remember that God has already been operating and has had plans in motion long before our prayers arrived on the scene.
When they reached Emmaus, Cleopas and his friend asked Jesus to stay with them. But Jesus left.
Because "wealth and honor" and success come from God alone, you can rest anytime you have faithfully put in the work and the "inputs"—not just when you've achieved your desired outcome.
Every Christian leader faces the challenge of setting meaningful and achievable goals, both for their ministry and personal life.
Focus on the why. Not on the what and the how. What and how are inherently divisive. Why unites people.
Being aware of the baggage young people have and the stages of life they are going into can help churches better minister to younger generations.
Ancient mariners knew the value of fixed points in the sky. Those anchors above gave them confidence to release their ropes at the shore and to navigate their journeys toward lands they knew lay beyond the rising and falling seas.
In our noisy world where there are lots of choices to make, with many places of decision, the church needs to be clear about options and very specific with direction.
I remember my surprise at the response to a book I wrote in 2001, Surprising Insights from the Unchurched. The fact that I remember something that took place almost a quarter of a century ago is a testament to its indelible mark on my memory.
One of my favorite preachers is Steve Brown who was formerly a pastor at the Key Biscayne Presbyterian church in Florida. Steve is an author, speaker, and now a seminary professor.
The winning strategy is this: Be the best at attracting, building, and retaining your team. You can't play without a team.
When you welcome people to your church during your in-person services, do you still behave like it's 1999?
