Pastors

We like to start with the interests, views, and philosophies that would naturally unite us and then find ways to throw some diversity in there. But that kind of unity has limits.

I always want to know what leadership issues pastors wish someone had taught them. Here are twelve things many leaders wish someone had given them a "how to" on.

The bottom line, hard-to-believe truth is that the path to thriving faith on the other side of any transition—including this pandemic—is plain, but many won’t take it. My observations from over two decades, combined with real sociological data, are surprising.

Although in the local church world, we may not see its impact right away, it is going to affect your church and mine. Does your church leadership understand inflation?

If you think your church may have outgrown its previous communications structure, here are a few key characteristics to consider for a great Communications Director moving forward.

Preaching on Psalm 91:4, “He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings shall you trust,” Spurgeon said, "Carrying this picture in your mind's eye, may it often cheer and encourage you."

As Christians, our bodies are sacred, as the Lord has taken up residence in our lives. If we speak poorly of your bodies we are speaking negatively about where God lives, about His house.

Studies have shown that individuals in need of mental and emotional health assistance can be helped just as well by lay counselors and caregivers as by professionals in these areas, so gifted church members can be a resource to pastors in sharing this load.