Youth and inexperience can lead to mistakes among church leaders just starting out. Here are some to recognize.
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Gina McClain: The Value of a Response
Find out why a timely response goes a long way toward building trust.
12 Bible Verses That Can Shape Your Life and Ministry
Are there some Bible verses that you have hidden in your heart? Are there those that have changed the course of your life?
5 Powerful Ideas That Could Reshape Your Ministry Approach
Are you stuck in a rut with your ministry? Here are some suggestions to help you out.
How to Become an Indispensable Staff Pastor
No job is 100 percent secure. But here are some tips that can help you become the one staff member that would be extremely difficult to let go.
Pastors, Just Say ‘I Don’t Know’
When faced with a situation where you can't answer a philosophical or spiritual question, can you admit it?
7 of the Greatest Stressors on Pastors
Everyone has problems of some magnitude, including pastors. Here are only a few.
When Preachers Feel Out of Sync on Sunday
Most pastors realize that every Sunday sermon isn't going to be a big hit. Here's what to do in the times when you're feeling inadequate in the pulpit.
5 Ways Young Pastors Recover From Mistakes
Pastors who are still a bit green shouldn't kick themselves for messing up every once in a while. But here are some suggestions for them to rise above the mistakes.
3 Ways to Poke a Slow-Moving Church
How do you get a church that seems to be coming to a stop to regain some forward momentum? Here are some ways.
7 Hard Statements I’d Make to Every Pastor
Pastors shouldn't be immune to constructive criticism and teaching. Here are some words that all pastors should heed to.
What Will Drive Your Church in 2014?
Has your church been focused on anything other than God's purposes in 2013? If so, are you ready to refocus on those next year?
20 Things You Should Know About Your Church
What tools do you use to measure your church as an organization? Here are some suggestions.
2 False Assumptions to Leave Behind When You Preach
When you step into the pulpit, you may take some things for granted. Find out why that's dangerous.
Does Your Preaching Work in Real Life?
What happens when people in your church face a real-world situation? Are they ready to take on the decisions involved?
7 Difficult People to Lead
Why type of person have you come across that is difficult to lead? What would you add to this list?
8 Ways Senior Pastors Stress Out Staff
There are two kinds of stress when working for a church: the stress of being in control and the stress of not being in control. Find out the differences.
5 Changes That Increase Productivity
What are you doing to become a more productive leader? Here are some suggestions.
To Eve or Not to Eve, There Is No Question
A Christmas Eve service is a big commitment for lay church leaders and ministry staff, but find out why it's a must.
Pastors, Your Physical Health Matters Too
The Bible is full of health rules and guidelines. Here's a reminder to leaders of some principles from God's Word about building a healthy body.