Pastors

It’s Time We Bring the Orphans Home

In America, many Christians are eager to send money and even visit orphanages in faraway countries to help orphans—it feels like the best way to help. But what if the reality of these children’s situation is more complex? 

Trials Make Us Crave God’s Mercy and Love

Often we look at suffering from our perspective and forget that God sees from another vantage point. But we forget God to our own detri­ment.

6 Things ‘Experienced’ Leaders Must Do To Remain Relevant

Having an experienced team is one of the goals of every leader. However, our wealth of experience can sometimes be the very thing that works against us.

6 Reasons Our Discipleship Strategies Miss the Mark

So…if we’re all trying to hit the same target, why are so many of our discipleship strategies missing the mark?

How To Distinguish Between a Boss and a Leader

Frankly, I hate the term boss. Whenever someone refers to me as their boss I almost feel like I’m doing something wrong as a leader. I want to ask forgiveness for making me think I’m the boss.

Pastors and the Paradox of Being Resented and Revered

Most pastors will live through the dangers of being revered as well as the pain of being resented. Here are three truths for pastors about the paradox of being resented and revered.

12 Reasons People Leave a Local Church

Even if you’re not in the middle of the battle, constant conflict wears out even the best church members.

7 Essential Requirements for All Good Leaders

What are the big picture essential requirements of our leadership in general? Which ones are you strong in, which ones need improvement?