Leadership Development

How to Control Your E-mail Instead of Letting It Control You

Shattered Certainties and the Challenge to Change

Loving Through Listening

An Interview with Gene Appel

Gene Appel speaks with Ben Cachiaras about leading change in local churches, his appreciation for the Restoration Movement, and his upcoming presidency of the North American Christian Convention.

An Interview with Christine Caine

Christine Caine speaks with Kelly Carr at the 2016 North American Christian Convention about shame in leadership and how individual Christians can respond to some of the world's…

An Interview with Melissa Sandel and Rob Kastens

Megachurch executive pastors Melissa Sandel and Rob Kastens discuss the challenges of their roles and lessons they wish they had learned earlier in this Christian Standard interview from…

Ministry Success

What really counts as success in ministry? Jim Tune challenges conventional measures of achievement and explores why character, spiritual health, family, friendships, and equipping others matter more than…

Leadership Reincarnated

Can strong leadership become too much? Eddie Lowen explores seven warning signs of over-leading and explains why healthy church leaders must recognize limitations, protect their teams, and know…

Creating Culture

Jim Tune draws on Pixar founder Ed Catmull's experience to explore why healthy church culture matters more than impressive programs and how leaders can cultivate honesty, creativity, teamwork,…

Ministry Synergy

What could church ministries accomplish by working together? Michael C. Mack shares eight practical partnership ideas that connect outreach teams, small groups, prayer ministries, and volunteers for greater…

Not Common Enough

Why do church teams become dysfunctional? Mark A. Taylor explores how common sense, personal responsibility, and Christian principles can help leaders confront pride, workplace conflict, and unhealthy organizational…

Unveiled

What does transparent church leadership look like? Eddie Lowen shares a personal staff retreat message about expressing appreciation, admitting struggles, and building stronger ministry relationships by leading with…

Five Ways Staff Members Can Work with the Senior Minister

How can staff ministers build stronger relationships with senior ministers? Bob Russell offers five practical principles for communication, encouragement, integrity, and teamwork in this leadership article shared by…

Diworseification

Are too many programs distracting your church from its purpose? Jim Tune draws lessons from Peter Lynch, Gillette, and City Slickers to challenge congregations to identify their core…

Hacking Ministry

Jim Tune explores how technology hackathons can inspire ministry innovation, encouraging church leaders to collaborate, experiment with new approaches, and share both successes and failures while remaining grounded…