In the 1600s, the Vasa ship was a disaster waiting to happen for the Swedish government. Find out how its lack of leadership relates to Obamacare.

How do preachers discern when something they're planning to share is of God or just a conviction of their own? Find out how to tell the difference.

God doesn't evaluate churches on a seat-for-seat basis. Saddleback Church's Kenny Luck says there are many other elements He considers.

Have you regularly experienced these ups and downs when preparing a message for your congregation?

Young pastors sometimes need a little push in the right direction for their ministry to take off. Here are some things that could help.

Current reality says most churches in this category won't survive. Read about some possible solutions.

People want to follow a pastor who's real. Find out how our weaknesses can benefit us.

Every employee wants a great working atmosphere, and that includes the local church. Find out what employees really expect.

Most preachers would rather preach than teach, but find out why teaching is a crucial part of it all.

Interim pastors have the unique privilege of bringing healing to hurting congregations. Find out how he or she can do that.

Making eye contact with your congregation—or someone else's—is critical when giving a sermon. Here's why.

Just because your church has limited financial resources doesn't mean your ministry can't be effective.

Here are seven ways to get your team's creative juices flowing and to spark their enthusiasm.

Leaders should consider whether they are willing to pay the price for good leadership. Here's what it can cost you.

How much of your life is spent spewing opinions versus developing or thinking about great ideas? Here's how to tell the concepts apart.

What makes you a bold example of Christ-likeness for your congregation? Here are some suggestions of how you can walk the walk.

It can be very difficult to repair a negative culture in a church. Here are some things to consider when assessing the atmosphere in yours, and some suggestions to improve it.

There are several key considerations involved when developing a vision for your church. Find out what they are.

Drawing upon a baseball reference, leadership architect Brian Dodd says church leaders would do well to look at the St. Louis Cardinals as a benchmark for continued organizational excellence.

Here are six keys to sharing the ministry load in a small setting.