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spiritual dangers facing churches
Church Leadership

WHAT’S NEXT?: Get Rid of Three Spiritual Diseases

Dusty Rubeck challenges churches to confront three spiritual dangers: biblical illiteracy, wealth addiction, and spiritual pride. His message calls leaders toward deeper biblical understanding, freedom from materialism, and…

Dusty Rubeck · April 7, 2016
leadership axioms for Christian leaders
Church Leadership

Axioms for Leaders, Part 2

Jim Tune shares five more leadership axioms for Christian leaders, exploring lifelong learning, focused priorities, wise risk-taking, investing in people, and the importance of putting prayer first.

Jim Tune · April 6, 2016
five leadership axioms for church leaders
Church Leadership

Axioms for Leaders, Part 1

Jim Tune shares five practical leadership axioms for church leaders: ask for help, learn from mistakes, listen carefully, strengthen your marriage, and trust God instead of relying on…

Jim Tune · March 30, 2016
ingenuity in ministry
Church Leadership

Ingenuity

What can four determined friends and a surgeon teach us about ministry? Jim Tune explores compassion, diligence, integrity, and ingenuity as essential qualities for overcoming obstacles and serving…

Jim Tune · March 23, 2016
redefining success in ministry
Church Leadership

Redefining Success Without Lowering Your Standards

What makes a pastor successful? Karl Vaters shares his experience with burnout and explains why meaningful ministry success depends less on attendance numbers and more on serving people…

Karl Vaters · March 19, 2016
Creating a Safe Church Environment
Leadership Development

Safety

Jim Tune explores why emotional safety matters in church relationships. Drawing on Ray Ortlund, Larry Crabb, and Crucial Conversations, he explains how honesty, patience, and vulnerability help create…

Jim Tune · February 24, 2016
Evaluating Church Ministry Effectiveness
Leadership Development

Does Your Ministry Have a Right to Exist?

What makes a ministry worth continuing? Mark A. Taylor draws on Shelly Palmer's critique of Yahoo to challenge church leaders to evaluate their mission, distinctive value, quality of…

Mark A. Taylor · February 23, 2016
How Theology Shapes Christian Leadership
Church Leadership

My Theology and My Leadership

Matt Proctor explains how biblical convictions influence his leadership decisions. Through examples involving teamwork, Bible college curriculum, and transparent communication, he shows how theology shapes the practical responsibilities…

Matt Proctor · February 15, 2016
Humility in Christian Leadership
Church Leadership

How Low Will You (Let It) Go?

Mark A. Taylor shares Glen Elliott's challenge to Christian leaders: let go of pride, status, and control. Through Scripture and leadership examples, he explores the humility that makes…

Mark A. Taylor · January 19, 2016
Jesus' Example of Servant Leadership
Church Leadership

Kingdom Power

What does true power look like? Jim Tune contrasts Jesus washing his disciples' feet with Pilate's reliance on political authority, challenging Christians to embrace a different model of…

Jim Tune · January 6, 2016
Questions to ask before starting a ministry
Leadership Development

Questions to Ask Before Starting a New Ministry

Before launching a new church ministry, consider these 20 practical questions from Michael C. Mack covering purpose, leadership, teamwork, mission alignment, training, measurable outcomes, and long-term evaluation.

Michael C. Mack · December 18, 2015
Christmas volunteer appreciation ideas
Church Leadership

Celebrate Your Volunteers This Season

Looking for meaningful ways to thank church volunteers this Christmas? Discover five simple, personal gift ideas that communicate appreciation, encourage servant leaders, and recognize the people who faithfully…

Michael C. Mack · December 5, 2015
Christmas outreach ideas for churches
Church & Ministry

Holiday Season Ministry Ideas

Discover six practical Christmas outreach ideas for churches, from helping families in need and welcoming military members to building community connections, celebrating baptisms, and offering safe rides during…

Michael C. Mack · December 3, 2015
books that saved my ministry
Church Leadership

The Book that Saved My Ministry

What books can sustain a pastor through difficult seasons? Seven Christian leaders share the books that shaped their ministries, strengthened their spiritual lives, and helped them rediscover courage,…

Christian Standard · October 25, 2015
church leadership vs entrepreneurship
Church Leadership

Entrepreneurship ≠ Leadership

Church leadership and entrepreneurship aren't the same. Mark A. Taylor examines why building something new differs from leading an established congregation—and why genuine leadership requires more than vision,…

Mark A. Taylor · October 20, 2015
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