Articles for Pastors
How to Master the Language of Leadership
If the response to your leadership message is a blank stare, it could be that you have not yet mastered the language of leadership.
Pastors
The Priceless Friendship of Jesus
Over the last two and a half years of grief since my wife died, I have been sensing deeply the friendship of Jesus.
Pastors
Feedback Attacks the Biggest Prohibitor to Development
Not providing feedback hurts the team and the organization, but it also hurts the person. According to Proverbs, it is kind to provide corrective feedback to those you love.
Articles for Pastors
6 Ways To Love People Like Jesus Did
Over the years, I’ve explored the life of Jesus, and here’s what I’ve learned about his approach to loving humanity. Now I want to love people like Jesus did.
Pastors
Belonging Before Believing
According to a recent survey, a sense of community and belonging edge out shared spiritual beliefs as the velcro that keeps them attached and, as a result, attending church
Pastors
When (and How) To Confront a Staff Member’s Lack of Detail Orientation
I received a great question from a leader in our community: How much should you "correct" when small details are missed (misspellings, misinformation, lack of attention to detail)?
Pastors
Beware the Backward Drift
In John Bunyan’s classic, "The Pilgrim's Progress," there is a sobering picture of the experience of apostasy in the lives of those who once professed faith in Christ but who ultimately abandoned that profession.
Articles for Pastors
Karl Vaters: Your Small Church Has What People Need the Most Right Now
“What people need," says Karl Vaters, "is familiarity and relationships. They need to be in places that they know with people that they know and love.”