The Joy of Risk
by Rick Bundschuh Ever notice the mass of keys it takes to get in anywhere in the typical church building? Yep, hernia potential because every room from the janitor closet…
Be a Better Leader
You got into church leadership because you felt God’s calling to use your gifts to bring others closer to Jesus. But maybe you don’t feel prepared for the administrative side of running a ministry—things like hiring and training staff, budgeting, managing volunteers, leading change, and more. Find help you need right here!
What you’ll find:
- Practical and relevant tips and strategies to equip you for leading your church.
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About Be a Better Leader
The Church Will Get Bigger and Smaller
by Austin Maxheimer Is bigger better when it comes to church, or does the old saying ‘Good things come in small packages,’ apply? With growing tension and debate about congregation…
Four Lessons for Pastors from MMA Fighters
by Mikal Keefer Across the cage, a tattooed maniac is slamming his fists together, screaming he’ll rip your head off. The crowd is on its feet, stamping, clapping, hungry for…
5 Insights Into Why Pastors Need a Marketing Degree
by Jon Vaughan This week, I worked on a project that had me researching how well churches do marketing. I looked at websites, drove around my community, and studied outside…
Investing in Innovation
by Austin Maxheimer “Technology is an indication of currency.” – Dr. Michael Lindsay About 10 years ago it seemed like any time a new gadget or gizmo was introduced, someone…
What Kills Your Ministry Heroes
by Thom Schultz It was a sad scene. The followers and donors slumped in their chairs as they heard allegation after allegation about their former hero. I watched from the…
The Millennial Exodus
by Rick Chromey “When you…realize that church isn’t the…place you thought it was or that you want it to be for your friends, well, it’s a pretty short walk out…
How Active Inertia Is Killing Your Church
by Jon Vaughan Why do good churches fail? Why do good companies end up closing their doors? The right answer isn’t always obvious. For years you have read the Barna…
Aussies Provide a Possible Glimpse into Church Future
by Doug Pollock This fall, I was invited to do a God Space tour to most of the major cities in New Zealand and Australia. While I was across the…
Not Alone
by Josh Packard It’s been an amazing year to be thinking and writing about Dones. I’ve had the great privilege to hear a lot of incredible stories. Many of them…
