August 6, 2006
An Apology and Invitation
Jeff Krajewski reflects on Paul’s counsel to Timothy, apologizes for youthful arrogance, and invites older and younger leaders to pursue humility and unity as the church navigates change together.
Leadership Development
Leadership Development equips churches and ministry teams to identify, train, and empower leaders for long-term discipleship and mission. Explore practical, Bible-based resources on mentoring, coaching, apprenticeships, and building leadership pipelines for elders, staff, and volunteer leaders. You’ll find guidance on cultivating character, clarifying competencies, delegating responsibility, and creating a healthy culture where leaders grow and multiply. Whether you’re developing emerging leaders, strengthening current leadership, or building a repeatable process for your church, these articles help you invest in people who can faithfully lead in Jesus’ name.
Quitting the ‘No-Growth’ Habit
Psychologist James Prochaska’s “stages of change” framework—first observed in how smokers quit—offers churches a practical way to understand denial, intention, planning, action, and the ongoing work of maintaining change.
3 WOMEN IN MINISTRY: ‘There’s Nothing I’d Rather Do!’
Debbie Jones reflects on her calling to ministry, the expectations women often face, and the ways churches can encourage women to develop and use their gifts to build up Christ’s church.
March 12, 2006
Humility in Leadership
Hardship can reshape spiritual leaders—restoring humility, tenderizing compassion, and deepening dependence on God. Greg Marksberry reflects on how suffering can recalibrate a leader’s heart toward Christlike service and lasting impact.
March 5, 2006
Trading Potential for Passion
In this excerpt from Trading Places, Steve Wyatt shows how Jesus shaped John’s passion into steadfast love—affirming uniqueness, rejecting manipulation, and modeling servant leadership that calls people to grow within an atmosphere of acceptance.
February 19, 2006
Confessions of a Reluctant Servant
Jesus doesn’t oppose greatness—he redefines it. Dave Smith reflects on Mark 8 and Mark 10, showing how true greatness is lived through servanthood, sacrifice, and daily faithfulness when ministry includes suffering.
February 15, 2006
What”s So Important?
A youth-group story about taking work too seriously leads to a challenge for church leaders. Barna survey results highlight a gap between what pastors believe about members’ priorities and what members report.
December 11, 2005
Why Ministers Need a Coach
Coaching helps ministers move forward with clarity, courage, and accountability. Ken Gosnell explains why pastors need a coach to navigate isolation, prioritize wisely, and model continual growth—because even champions don’t thrive without one.
December 11, 2005
Committed to Coaching
Coaching helped Bob Harrington lead through early church-planting heartbreak and grow as a leader. Learn what ministerial coaching is, how it serves planters and staff, and how Church Coaching Solutions trains coaches for Restoration Movement leaders.
November 23, 2005
Ideas and Ideals for Leaders on the High Dive
By Jon Weece Risk. Freedom to fail. Dream big. Think outside the box. Try again. These words are frequently spoken by leaders at Southland Christian Church, Lexington, Kentucky. We like these words and others””like creative, innovative, daring, and even crazy””because they make us take deep breaths, cause our hearts to race, and make us swallow hard. These types of words keep us up at night and drive us to our knees. Leaders at Southland are not afraid of climbing the high dive. We like to take risks; we”ve come to realize that fear is a great faith-builder for our team.
November 13, 2005
Dealing with Distractions
When distractions and criticism threaten to pull you off mission, Nehemiah’s example offers a steady reminder: stay on the wall. Learn to set higher priorities, eliminate what isn’t best, and keep your focus on God’s work.
November 6, 2005
Live Your Dream
Using the Tour de France and Nehemiah’s wall-building mission, this reflection highlights teamwork, shared purpose, passionate effort, and the power of specific encouragement in leadership.
September 25, 2005
Partners With God
Partnership is often overlooked in kingdom work. Tom Ellsworth reminds leaders that God is the senior partner, and Noah’s story shows how faithful obedience and trust carry us through the storms.
August 14, 2005
‘Seeing the Call’
When ministry life becomes tightly wound, leaders can lose sight of God’s presence and confuse calling with constant demands. Neal Windham explores how seeing with love restores listening, discernment, and renewed vocation.
May 29, 2005
Simple Gifts, Teachable Moments
A popped balloon becomes a lesson in contentment, and a pastor’s journal becomes a window into harder questions: how Christians respond, why church health matters more than formulas, and how leaders can resist the bitter pull of cynicism.
Moving from Managers to Shepherds (Part 1)
Lynn Anderson contrasts “shepherd and flock” leadership with institutional management, showing how authentic relationships and integrity shape spiritual influence. A mentoring story and biblical examples invite leaders to move from the boardroom into the pasture.
