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Do You Stand Out As a Leader?

What’s your your unique voice and purpose for living?

Leading Even When You Don't "Feel" It

What God’s Word says must trump the way I feel.

Margaret Feinberg: The Proverbs 31 Politician

Author and Christian thought-leader Margaret Feinberg asks questions and consults the Bible about the role of Christian women in politics.

Wasting Your Time Preaching

Dr. Larry Moyer shares four ways to be sure your preaching moves your listeners to act.

Daydreams and Sweatshops: Making Vision Come to Life

Being a visionary has to do with what you can bring to life.

CL Poll: Would You Attend Your Church If You Weren't on Staff?

We'd like to know if you would attend your church if you weren't on staff? We'd also like to hear your reasons for saying yes or no.

Risky Business: 6 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid

"As a rule, churches hire too quickly and fire too slowly."

Americans Are Among World's Bible-Literate

A study showed that Americans are among the world’s most "Bible-literate" people with Spaniards, French, and Italians among the least.

Sabbatical: Learning to Invest in Yourself

Eugene Cho offers practical advice for planning your ministry sabbatical.

John Stott Passes Away at 90

Renowned author, evangelist, and Bible scholar Rev. Dr. John Stott went home to be with Jesus yesterday afternoon, July 27, 2011, in London, England.

7 Reasons Why You Are Not Achieving Your Dreams

If you’re not careful, your "hope to dos” will become your “wish I hads.”

Pastors Defend Rick Warren Against "Chrislam" Rumor

Two prominent pastors are defending pastor and author Rick Warren against rumors that he embraces "Chrislam," a hybrid of Christianity and Islam.

How to Respond to “Churches Only Want Money”

AJ Rinaldi offers three points that, used together, could effectively help address the "money" issue.

Willow Creek Ends Relationship With Exodus Int'l

Willow Creek Community Church has officially ended its affiliation with Exodus International, a ministry that addresses homosexuality.

What's the Value of a Volunteer Hour?

A nonprofit volunteer hour is worth about $21.36, according to the Independent Sector.

4 Ways You Can Lead Like Jesus

Perry Noble: "Jesus didn’t lead through fear—He led through relationships."

Voices of the Departed: Still Life-Giving Today

Mason Slater wants to know: why do we neglect the collected wisdom of twenty centuries?

Jon Acuff: 3 Ways to Kill the Voices of Doubt Leaders Hear

There is a voice of doubt every leader hears at the start of a new project.

Obama Affirms Faith-Based Hiring in Recent Speech

President Obama affirmed an executive order permitting religious organizations that receive federal funds to employ only those who align with the organization's religious beliefs.

More Than Half of Pastors Won't Preach on Certain Subjects

Fifty-five percent of pastors can identify one or more topics on which they would not preach at all or only sparingly.

Church Leaders in Kenya Give Qualified Support for Plan to Close...

Amid a growing push to reunite orphans with extended family rather than keep children in residential homes, Kenyan authorities are set to adopt a new program that will phase out traditional orphanages over the next decade.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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