Pastors

Leadership 101: You Have to Grow People Up

Walking in and playing maid is a fast track to resentment. Growing people where they need to be is how servant leaders love and lead their flocks.

How to Be Judgmental Like Jesus

Judge (and its sister word, judgmental) is a four-letter word--which doesn’t mean you can’t ever use it, only that it’s best to use it infrequently and only when absolutely necessary.

Dishes and Divorce: Why Little Things Can Lead to a Breakup

How do couples come to a place where something as small as a plate on the counter has them contemplating divorce? I believe it comes down to one basic reality: the little things either communicate love, or they don’t.

14 Principles Of Effective Church Administration

Dr. Dwight Riddick's remark was “Operate the church like a business? Yes, but elevate that. Operate the church like the Bible says.  Good businesses get their ideas from the Bible. If the church does good Bible, it will do good business.” That's effective church administration.

Devotions for Church Leadership Teams – A 3-Part Plan

Just because you praise God on Sundays doesn't mean you don't need to spend time with Him during the week. Here are three ideas.

5 Ways To Know You Are Ready To Lead This Fall

Are you feeling rested, refreshed, and ready for the fall ministry season? Here are five “inner readiness indicators” that will help you focus on what will truly help you achieve your ministry desires and goals.

Praying Down Divine Blessing

Lately, I have been impressed with the fact that prayer is arguably the most important need for the sustenance, vitality, and continuance of the church. A prayerless church is a powerless church.

7 Deadly Statements of Church Members

Church member, how much do you consider what not to say at your church? There are some statements that can prove harmful, even deadly, to a congregation.