Does your church authority demand submission? Here are some red flags that your church may be going beyond the boundaries of biblical authority.
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5 Common Ways Churches Determine Pastors’ Salaries
How are salaries determined for ministry leaders in your church?
9 Issues Regarding Pastors and Office Hours
What is your perspective regarding pastors and office hours? What should be the expectations of the church members about their schedules?
5 Reasons a Pastor’s Sabbatical Blesses Many
What would a sabbatical mean for your ministry? Have you ever thought of discussing it with your congregation's leaders?
7 Tensions You Can Expect With Rapid Growth
Pastors certainly enjoy the benefits of growth in their churches. But it isn't without its pitfalls.
4 Crucial Tasks of Senior Leaders
As a senior leader, do you understand your important role in setting these four principles for your church?
How to Overcome Roadblocks in Your Senior Pastor Succession Plan
Most churches devise a well-thought-through agenda for transitioning to a new pastor. Sometimes, however, the best-laid plans experience some hurdles.
Multisite Churches: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
How do you see multisite churches as different from others? What has your experience been?
6 Recurring Themes in Filling Pastoral Vacancies
Some churches experience roadblocks when it comes to hiring a new pastor. Here are some of them and why they are so frustrating.
Is Your Church Efficiently Spreading the Gospel?
When was the last time you took inventory of where you and your staff's time and energy go each week?
4 Practices of Highly Effective Churches
What other things do successful churches do to reach others for the gospel? What would you add to this list?
3 Ways to Help Your Assistant Pastor Minister More Effectively
Senior pastors, here are some suggestions to help your assistant ministers become happier, more productive members of your staff.
5 Pleas From Pastors to Search Committees
Here are some things that ministerial leaders would like search committees to know when they are looking for a new pastor.
How to Avoid Hiring a Staff Infection
Here are some key questions church officials should ask every potential staff candidate during the interview process.
7 Ways to Know It's Time to Move On
Pastor, are you praying about moving on? How do you know it's God's will? Here are seven scenarios that could speak volumes.
Are You a Boss or a Leader?
Get honest with yourself and check your heart against these 8 distinctions between bosses and leaders.
Does God Care About Organization?
Churches with a simple strategy are vibrant and growing. Here's why complex churches, are struggling and anemic.
When Your Pastor is Not a Good Fit For Your Church
Sometimes, pastor search committees make mistakes, and so do pastors when it comes to choosing a church. Here's some suggestions on how to handle the situation.
When Should You Call It Quits?
While the church is a body and not a business, here are some principles for pastors to consider when it comes to retirement.
How to React When a Pastor or Other Leader Experiences a Serious Failing
If you're a church leader, elder, board member or know someone who is, this is a critical list you should share and keep handy just in case a crisis happens in your church.