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Leadership Development

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healthy ministry relationships
Church Leadership

Steps to Healthy Growth in Ministry Relationships

Healthy ministry relationships begin with understanding individual strengths, appreciating differences, and building trust. Susan Lawrence shares practical ways to strengthen teamwork, encourage volunteers, and grow together in ministry.

Susan Lawrence · April 18, 2013
Church Leadership Chemistry
Church Leadership

The Chemistry Quotient

Character and competence aren't enough for effective church leadership. Carl Kuhl explains why team chemistry matters when hiring staff, choosing volunteers, and building relationships that strengthen ministry unity.

Carl Kuhl · April 14, 2013
humble Christian leadership
Church Leadership

A New Kind of Leadership?

Pope Francis's unexpected humility offers a compelling lesson in Christian leadership. Mark A. Taylor explores how servant leadership challenges worldly expectations and reflects Jesus' teaching that true greatness…

Mark A. Taylor · March 19, 2013
church growth and leadership
Church Leadership

When Things Go Well

What happens when a church begins to thrive? Eddie Lowen challenges pastors to prepare for growth, steward momentum wisely, lead with humility, serve other congregations, and pursue personal…

Eddie Lowen · February 24, 2013
better church leadership questions
Church Leadership

Want a Better Church? Ask Better Questions

What if better questions could transform your church? Brian Mavis explores how catalytic questions challenge assumptions, reveal priorities, and help church leaders cultivate spiritual growth, stronger relationships, and…

Brian Mavis · February 22, 2013
church leadership development strategies
Church Leadership

How Do You Solve the Leadership Challenge?

How can churches develop effective leaders? A survey of 43 congregations examines leadership training, mentoring, financial investment, and the challenges churches face in preparing leaders while keeping pace…

Kent E. Fillinger · January 29, 2013
church volunteer leadership
Church Leadership

Get in the Game! Values, Vehicles, and Victories

How can churches develop more engaged volunteer leaders? Jim Probst explores three essential leadership practices—clarifying ministry values, creating effective processes, and celebrating victories—to strengthen participation and encourage a…

Jim Probst · January 28, 2013
church volunteer recruitment
Church Leadership

Get in the Game! Why I Love Volunteers!

Church volunteers are essential to effective ministry. Eugene DePorter shares six practical ways to recruit, encourage, and retain volunteers while building a culture of meaningful service and personal…

Eugene DePorter · January 27, 2013
God's anointing in ministry
Church Leadership

When You Can’t Find Your Donkey

Tim Harlow connects Saul's reluctance to lead with his own experience of ministry burnout. Through Scripture and personal reflection, he encourages Christian leaders to remember God's calling and…

Tim Harlow · January 12, 2013
spiritual growth in Christian leadership
Church Leadership

How Do You Define Your Leadership? Tony Twist

Tony Twist reflects on the spiritual growth required of Christian leaders. Through a mentor's wisdom, personal struggles, and two heartfelt prayers, he explores the importance of perseverance, humility,…

Tony Twist · January 11, 2013
church planting leadership
Church Leadership

How Do You Define Your Leadership? Brent Storms

Brent Storms compares effective leadership to making an assist in soccer. Drawing on his church planting experience and Ephesians 4, he explains how equipping others, providing support, and…

Brent Storms · January 11, 2013
servant leadership and truth
Church Leadership

How Do You Define Your Leadership? Keith H. Ray

Keith H. Ray explores leadership through humble service, truthful communication, and the Holy Spirit's guidance. Drawing on John 13, he explains how leaders can influence others without coercion…

Keith H. Ray · January 8, 2013
storytelling in church leadership
Church Leadership

How Do You Define Your Leadership? Matt Proctor

Matt Proctor explains how storytelling strengthens church leadership, using an account of Gilbert Bilezikian and Willow Creek Community Church to show how memorable stories communicate vision, inspire teams,…

Matt Proctor · January 8, 2013
Pastoral Leadership Advice from Tom Plank
Church Leadership

How Do You Define Your Leadership? Tom Plank

Discover pastoral leadership advice from Tom Plank, who shares four lessons from 50 years of ministry about leading by example, hiring capable staff, trusting team members, and earning…

Tom Plank · January 7, 2013
leading with vision
Church Leadership

How Do You Define Your Leadership? Lisa Jernigan

Lisa Jernigan explains how leaders can sustain an inspiring vision during difficult seasons. Drawing on Jeremiah 17:8 and Start With Why, she highlights purpose, encouragement, and celebrating victories…

Lisa Jernigan · January 7, 2013
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