Church Leadership

Leading Through Preaching

Exponential Announces Partnership with Stetzer, CPLF

Exponential has announced a new strategic partnership with Ed Stetzer to operate and steward the Church Planting Leadership Fellowship (CPLF). This collaborative effort aims to amplify the network’s…

The Best Sermon I Never Heard

"Can I tell you about the best sermon I never heard?" Matt Proctor asked the crowd at ICOM last November. "If I could time travel just once .…

Cincinnati Christian Education Developments in the Years Since CCU’s Closure

David Fincher describes efforts to continue Christian education opportunities in the Cincinnati area via the Russell School of Ministry, CCL Network, and Elliott Library since the closure of…

March 10 Application | ‘Lowercase Leaders’

Uppercase leaders demand attention; lowercase leaders quietly do God’s work. . . .

Preaching Changed My Life

A funeral sermon helped launch me on a path to ministry . . .

THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Apostle Paul’s Top 21 Leadership Character Traits’ (2014)

For his "Best Practices" feature in 2014, former editor Mike Mack introduced a listicle by writing: "Acts 20 contains 21 character traits of the apostle Paul. Look over…

THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Integrity in the Pulpit’ (2005)

A 2005 reflection on “Integrity in the Pulpit” confronts sermon stealing, defines pulpit plagiarism, explores why it happens, and urges pastors to practice honesty by giving clear attribution…

Investing in Your Leader’s Mental and Emotional Health

Avoiding Leadership Burnout

Preaching with Depth

How to Lead with Love . . . Without Compromising Truth

Agape Love in the Life of an Elder

October 15 | Application (‘Useful Leadership Lessons from Acts 6’)

It’s been said, “When the Lord starts blessin’, the devil starts messin.’” Right when the gospel was taking root and “the number of disciples was increasing” (Acts 6:1),…

What Does the Bible Say About Everything?