Church Leadership

e2: effective elders Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary (Plus News Briefs)

e2: effective elders is marking 10 years as a nonprofit parachurch ministry. During that time, e2 has trained more than 9,600 elders and church leaders. Also briefs about…

Solving the Church Leadership Crisis

A New Collaboration with NationsUniversity to Develop Leaders Where They Are Already Planted and Working

Transitions Are Great Times to Innovate

Pastor Pens Primer for Inexperienced Preachers

Kentucky pastor Mark Messmore has written a new book, "Simple Preaching Prep," aimed at helping equip both aspiring preachers and seasoned lay leaders for the task of preaching…

The Characteristics of an Authentic Leader

The Most Important Thing

Authentic Leadership

Authentic Statistics

Authentic Preaching

Bill Weber Reflects on a Lifetime of Ministry

After 53 years of vocational ministry that included service in church, college, and mission settings, Bill Weber says, "No matter how diverse the ministry activities or the people…

Sun & Sands: Minister Glad He Answered Call to Serve in Hawaii

When Bryan Sands answered the call to serve with Kaimuki Christian Church in Hawaii, he was following two ministers who served a combined 57 years. Sands hasn't regretted…

In Farewell Sermon at Plainfield, Steve White Shares ‘Why I Love the Church’

Steve White preached his farewell sermon Sunday after serving with Plainfield (Ind.) Christian Church for 34 years. In that sermon, he shared the reasons he loves the church,…

The Ministry Pipeline

Restoration Movement colleges struggle to produce enough ministry graduates to meet the growing need for pastors. College presidents explain why.

Recruitment: How Do Restoration Movement Churches Find Talented Leaders to Fuel Growth?

The Alternatives: Nontraditional Forms of Christian Education

In a world where traditional Bible colleges and universities face many challenges, what options (and opportunities) are emerging for theological and ministry training . . . and how…