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5 Qualities to Seek in the Heart of a Leader

Here's what I primarily look for in the hiring of a staff position.

5 Ways to Help Young Leaders Succeed

If you recruit someone who has never led, there will be learning curves.

7 Signs It’s Time to Leave

Will you know when it's time to go?

5 Simple Mistakes That Sink Small Group Ministries

Figuring out why small group ministries fail is not complicated

5 Things Awesome Parents Do

"Let your kids see mom and dad show affection to one another."

Is God the Center of Your Marriage?

Do you have a Christ-centered marriage? Making God the center and highest priority of your marriage may be the key to saving it—even if it’s not yet in trouble.

Why People Like Starbucks More Than Your Church

"There’s a big difference between getting 1,000 people in your church and spiritually leading 1,000 individuals."

5 Tell-Tale Signs Your Congregation Is Insider-Focused

So many churches that aren’t growing wonder why they’re not growing.

Reconciling Witness and Worship: Six Ways to Begin

Imagine a church that considers its surrounding ‘neighbors’ and the future majority of our country in developing practices of worship.

When God Breathes Into the Dark Places

We all have our issues. Most of us just wear a cute bob or smile to cover them up. We’re never as sweet as we appear.

Jesus Calls Us to See the World Differently

"Jesus makes joy incomparable, far greater than any other experience of it in the world."

Busyness Is Not the Problem—Bonnie McKernan

As a doer, the to-do list is never-ending and there’s always something to improve or put back together.

7 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block and Eliminate Boring Sermons

Preachers, if you’re bored by your message, it’s a guarantee your audience will be as well.

Why Most of Us Hate Silence

“Quietude, some men cannot abide, because it reveals their inner poverty.” —Charles Spurgeon

Your Neighbor Is Not a Number

Are we letting stats about the lost say too much?

You Are Not an Orphan—Stop Living Like One!

"No one is going to take care of me in life, so I better take care of myself."

7 Lies Culture Tells Us About Love and Romance

These lies will prevent you from experiencing a healthy marriage.

Why Should I Serve Where I’m Not Wanted?

"Never allow how you’re mistreated to make you lose sight of the importance of the work you’re called to do."

The Great Temptation of Social Media

"This shrivels our souls as we stray further from what is authentic and true."

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

Articles for Outreach & Missions