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ministry leader restoration
Church Leadership

What Does Restoration Look Like?

Can ministry leaders recover from failure? John Walker of Blessing Ranch Ministries explains how genuine repentance, personal accountability, and a three-step restoration process help struggling leaders experience healing…

Alan Ahlgrim · October 19, 2015
trusting your instincts
Church Leadership

Gut Check

Can you trust your leadership instincts? Eddie Lowen shares humorous lessons from his early ministry mistakes and offers five practical ways to seek wisdom, evaluate decisions, and lead…

Eddie Lowen · October 17, 2015
building trust in church leadership
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The Speed of Trust

Trust can transform church leadership and ministry effectiveness. Jeff Faull explores Stephen M.R. Covey's 13 trust-building behaviors and challenges church leaders to cultivate integrity, accountability, and relationships grounded…

Jeff Faull · October 10, 2015
small group leader training
Church Leadership

How to Train Small Groups to Study God’s Word

Discover how Broadway Christian Church equips small group leaders through Scripture-centered training, practical Bible study, and intentional leadership development to strengthen discipleship and encourage greater biblical literacy.

Michael C. Mack · October 4, 2015
Serve Tour
Church & Ministry

Tour of Duties

Getting church members to volunteer can be challenging. Jennifer Johnson explores how a Serve Tour helps people overcome hesitation, discover opportunities to serve, and become more invested in…

Jennifer Johnson · October 2, 2015
church volunteer tours
Church & Ministry

A Backstage Pass to Volunteerism

Compass Christian Church takes new members behind the scenes with its Serve Tour, helping them discover meaningful volunteer opportunities. Serve pastor Rich Green shares why nearly every participant…

Jennifer Johnson · October 2, 2015
recruiting church volunteers
Church Leadership

Annual Panic

Recruiting church volunteers doesn't have to mean annual panic. Mark A. Taylor shares practical insights from Susan Lawrence and Melissa Sandel on planning ahead, communicating vision, and helping…

Mark A. Taylor · September 29, 2015
understanding church volunteers
Church Leadership

What Are They Thinking?

What are your church volunteers really thinking? Susan Lawrence explores the hidden motivations behind volunteer behaviors and encourages ministry leaders to listen, offer support, and build healthier, more…

Susan Lawrence · September 17, 2015
church volunteer appreciation ideas
Church Leadership

25 Ways to Show Volunteers They Matter

Discover 25 practical church volunteer appreciation ideas from ministry leaders, including handwritten notes, special events, thoughtful gifts, and personal encouragement that help volunteers feel recognized, supported, and valued.

Jennifer Johnson · September 14, 2015
church volunteer retention
Church Leadership

How to Lose Your Best People

Why do dedicated church volunteers leave? Melissa Sandel explores three overlooked causes of volunteer turnover and offers practical leadership strategies to help churches retain, encourage, and develop stronger…

Melissa Sandel · September 12, 2015
church leadership wisdom
Church Leadership

Back to the Present

Great church leaders learn from the past without becoming trapped by nostalgia. Eddie Lowen explores generational wisdom, the dangers of romanticizing history, and the importance of engaging today's…

Eddie Lowen · August 31, 2015
emotional intelligence in church leadership
Church Leadership

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

Can church leaders be spiritually mature without emotional maturity? Pete Scazzero's experience and Travis Bradberry's 18 indicators reveal why emotional intelligence matters for healthier relationships, personal growth, and…

Michael C. Mack · August 29, 2015
ministry coaching
Church Leadership

Keeping New Leaders in the Game

The early years of ministry can be isolating and overwhelming. Dave Miller shares how experienced ministry coaches helped him persevere and why every new minister needs practical guidance,…

Dave Miller · August 14, 2015
Christian leaders who influenced ministry
Church Leadership

Chuck Sackett’s Thought Leaders

Chuck Sackett reflects on the Christian leaders who shaped his life and ministry, sharing lessons in humility, biblical preaching, compassionate leadership, and the lasting influence of faithful mentors…

Chuck Sackett · July 31, 2015
Church Leadership

Mike Baker’s Thought Leaders

Pastor Mike Baker reflects on how J.K. Jones and Cal Jernigan shaped his spiritual life and pastoral leadership through nearly 25 years of friendship, mentorship, thoughtful questions, and…

Mike Baker · July 30, 2015
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