November 3, 2026
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Next Gen Preacher Search (Previewing the 2015 NACC)
Trevor DeVage recounts his unexpected calling to preach and introduces the 2015 NACC Next Gen Preacher Search, where 40 young finalists received mentoring and four would earn main-stage…
Your Church: a Boys Club?
Mark A. Taylor examines subtle gender bias in church leadership, drawing on workplace observations and women's ministry experiences to question unequal expectations, limited mentoring opportunities, and the persistence…
For Such a Time
Jim Tune explores Christian leadership in a changing postmodern culture, drawing lessons from Frodo and Esther while considering how younger leaders can help churches engage society and advance…
An Inconvenient Truth?
Jim Tune challenges church leaders to look beyond the advice to “move with the movers” and practice the patience, discernment, and lasting relationships needed to help people grow…
It’s Not Just a Woman’s Issue
Mark A. Taylor challenges churches to look beyond debates about women's roles and discover how the professional skills, experience, and gifts of every member can strengthen the congregation.
What Makes a Church Healthy?
Casey Tygrett explores three barriers to healthy congregations, showing how discipleship, prayerful leadership, and opportunities to learn through failure can strengthen the church both gathered and scattered.
My Experience Working for a Verbally Abusive Pastor
P.J. Bierma recounts his experience with verbal abuse in church leadership, describing troubling workplace interactions, the emotional consequences, and three steps that helped him recognize the problem and…
What about Church Discipline?
What does biblical church discipline look like? Three experienced ministers discuss accountability, Matthew 18, forgiveness, restoration, and how church leaders can confront difficult situations with courage and love.
What I Learned When I Asked about Healthy Churches
What truly makes a church healthy? Brad Walden shares ten biblical characteristics that matter more than financial success, including unity, loving relationships, authentic worship, Communion, prayer, and Christ-centered…
Want to Grow? Decide to Reach the Lost.
Tim Harlow explains how Parkview Christian Church experienced remarkable growth by prioritizing people outside of Christ and embracing a leadership philosophy inspired by Jesus' parable of the lost…
Carpet Splitting
A congregation divided over carpet colors finally finds peace. Brian Jennings recounts how Chuck Thomas' persistent preaching on forgiveness led to a powerful moment of reconciliation during Communion.
How to Lead a Great Discussion
Michael C. Mack shares two lessons from Jim Lehrer on leading better small group discussions: keep the focus on participants and prepare well enough to listen rather than…
A Healthy Church Is a Giving Church
How do generous churches grow? Joe Putting shares examples of congregations investing in missions, church planting, and community outreach, demonstrating how sacrificial giving can strengthen local churches and…
A Healthy Church Manages Debt Well
How should church leaders approach debt? Don Anderson shares six principles for managing church debt, balancing budgets, practicing faithful stewardship, and making financial decisions that support congregational health…
Church/Christian College Joint Ventures
Jennifer Johnson profiles five church and Christian college partnerships offering flexible courses, extension campuses, ministry internships, and leadership residencies to connect theological education with practical experience.
