Leadership

Pastor Salary: Should Pastors Make Six Figures?

Should pastors make six figures? Here's a reality check on current salary data, cost-of-living realities, and fair church compensation.

Can Traditional Churches Survive the Next 20 Years?

Research suggests that the fate of traditional churches isn’t predetermined—but it is at a crossroads.

How Narcissistic Leadership Destroys Churches

Narcissistic leadership in churches erodes trust, fuels spiritual abuse and drives members away. Here’s how to recognize it and respond.

Sexual Abuse: A Ministry Survival Guide

A critical timeline for church leaders responding to a sexual abuse scandal—legal steps, PR strategy, survivor care, and long-term reform.

Can You Prevent a Church Split? A Ministry Survival Guide

On the brink of a church split? Here's reality-based guidance for navigating conflict and slowing division in a fraught moment.

Church Split: A Ministry Survival Guide

A practical, step-by-step timeline for church leaders navigating a church split—what to do in the day, week, month and year ahead.