Church Leadership

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…

WHAT’S NEXT?: Founded on Scripture

John Derry challenges churches to prepare future leaders through serious Bible study, doctrinal integrity, and an understanding of Restoration Movement heritage while responding wisely to cultural and technological…

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…

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.

Can You Let Your Preacher Change?

Is it OK for your preacher to change? Jim Tune explores spiritual growth, shifting convictions, and why churches should offer ministers the love, trust, and freedom to become…

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…

The Best Sermon I’ve Ever Heard (9)

Five Christian leaders share sermons that shaped their lives and ministries. Arron Chambers gathers powerful recommendations on sacrifice, hope, commitment to service, personal impact, and preparing the next…

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…

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

Tim Harlow reflects on difficult church leadership transitions, drawing lessons from Paul and Barnabas while exploring how growing congregations can embrace change, navigate disagreements, and honor longtime leaders.

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…

The Peculiar Duty of Pastoring

My Call Has Shaped My Ministry

The Church, the Heart of My Calling