Pastors

Religious Change in America: They Buried the Lead

The latest research from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) has found that 26% of Americans now identify as religiously unaffiliated, making them the largest single religious group in the U.S.

4 Things Visionary Leaders Hate To Hear

There are some things visionary leaders hate to hear. They make us cringe. Mostly because they distract the team from the vision and from being healthy attempting to achieve it.

10 Ways To Find Rest in Christ

How can we live with a conscience that is pacified by the blood of Christ? Christians, be persuaded to practice these steps to find rest.

The Greatest Danger to the Spiritual Life

What if the greatest threat to our spiritual vitality isn’t external at all? What if our real problem lies deep within us?

Churches Are Not Christian Cruise Ships

The church was never designed to be a Christian cruise ship. I’ve been on a couple cruises and loved them. They are a ton of fun! But church is not designed to please everyone.

Why Great Preachers Are Not Always Great Leaders

Leaders must be self-aware, but is there something more to great leadership and great leaders? Here's why great preachers are not always great leaders.

Digital Prayer: A New Invitation to a Sacred Conversation

Prayer is a sacred invitation to the ancient practice of connecting with God and others. And digitally-powered prayer is more than just an electronic tool. It’s an opportunity for a new invitation.

Turning Naysayers Into Allies: How Successful Leaders Do It

Inevitably, somebody isn’t going to agree with your decisions. If you’re a leader, you’ll make lots and lots of decisions. Some will be easy, while others will be quite challenging. Ironically, in both cases, there will be naysayers.