November 3, 2026
Capturing Glimpses of God’s Glory: An Interview with Nature Photographer Kenneth Keifer
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Bob Russell and Dave Stone reflect on leadership longevity, pastoral succession, changing energy, and the importance of sharing responsibility with younger leaders during a senior minister's later years.
An Exception to the Rule?
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How long should a sermon be? Mark A. Taylor considers Peggy Noonan’s 20-minute rule and gathers perspectives from preachers and ministry leaders on making sermons effective without becoming…
Cross Creek: Facing the Challenge of Change
Senior minister Rick Evans applies lessons from the innovation life cycle as he leads Cross Creek Christian Church beyond established traditions toward new ministry methods, community outreach, small…
Elders: A Key to Growth in the New Church
Jim Tune shares how Churchill Meadows Christian Church intentionally developed a biblical eldership, explaining when church planters should install elders, how to identify potential leaders, and why healthy…
What Every Leader Needs
Research and the experiences of eight ministers show how pastoral peer groups can provide encouragement, accountability, prayer support, fresh ideas, and meaningful relationships while connecting with congregational growth.
Interview with Mike Baker
Eastview Christian Church senior pastor Mike Baker discusses his call to preaching, church growth, satellite churches, the Restoration Movement, Bible colleges, and why he wants to keep preaching.
Elder Governance: Everybody’s Concern
Elder governance can free elders to focus on their unique responsibilities while equipping others for ministry, helping congregations unleash the gifts and potential of every church member.
The Right Framework for a Healthy Body
Gary L. Johnson explains how Indian Creek Christian Church adopted elder governance, allowing elders to focus on Scripture, prayer, policy, and pastoral care while delegating other responsibilities with…
Policy Governance: Adapt, Don’t Adopt
Don Green, John Carver, Policy Governance, elder governance, Lincoln Christian University, accountable leadership, church governance, John Kaiser,
Chicken Sandwiches and Glorifying God
Chick-fil-A leader Dee Ann Turner shares the company’s SERVE leadership model and its commitment to glorifying God, prompting questions about how the same principles can strengthen leadership in…
The Priority of Preaching
Eddy Sanders argues preaching should remain a church priority because the church’s identity rests on the gospel message and Scripture places preaching at pivotal moments, from Moses to…
Elders, Submission, and the Rebel in Me!
Jim Tune reflects on the challenges of authority and submission in church leadership and explains how a committed eldership can provide safety, strength, accountability, and continuity for preachers…
Filtering Criticism
Not all criticism is created equal. Jim Dalrymple explores three kinds of criticism leaders encounter and explains how to recognize the gracious correction that can become a priceless…
The Unwanted Gift
Eddie Lowen explores why churches sometimes resist the gifted leaders they seek, examining past leadership abuses, personal resistance, and the need to let capable, sincere leaders lead.
