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Ten Rules to Avoid Ministry Burnout

It shouldn't take a near miss by a city bus to get your attention.

10 Leadership Principles from Soul Surfer

Brian Dodd did more than watch a movie; he saw leadership on display.

Can Introverts Thrive in the Church?

One man's testimony of ministry and self-discovery in his calling

4 Ways to Keep Easter Guests Coming Back

Retaining Easter visitors is a big challenge that requires a big plan.

Grow More Leaders: 5 Time-Tested Approaches

Five notable leaders offer their advice for training leaders.

7 Things We Do Not Need in a Leader

Pastor, we need a different kind of leadership from you.

Your People Can't Give Money? Read This:

Brian Dodd reports on tremendous generosity among traditionally poor givers.

How to Waste Time and Why It's Important

A modern take on Ecclesiastes 2:24 - finding satisfaction in our toil

Do Senior Pastors Murder Their Small Group Ministries?

Small groups won't be successful without the Senior Pastor’s partnership.

Why I Tell Some Visitors to Go Home

Not everyone who walks through the door belongs in your church.

5 Ground Rules for Doctrinal Debate

Charitable Christians are not fictional. We are legion.

Making the Message Memorable

"I learned early on that if my preaching was to be powerful, it had to be memorable," says Larry Osborne.

Where Is God During Times of Crisis?

Everyone asks this question after devastating events. Brian Dodd attempts an answer.

How to Help People Broken by Divorce

Anne Jackson offers real-life advice for encouraging people impacted by divorce.

10 Things that Cause Stress in a Leader

Perry Noble shares his personal list of stress-inducing agents. Do they match yours?

7 Secrets of a Life-Giving Church Culture: Part 2

Alan Danielson continues his list of critical components for a life-giving church culture.

7 Secrets of a Life-Giving Church Culture: Part 1

Alan Danielson explains how to develop a life-giving culture in your church.

5 Communication Mistakes Leaders Make

Phil Cooke: "Master your niche, and the world will notice."

Remains of Pastor’s Wife and Friend Identified; OK County GOP Chair...

News surfaced this week that Tifany Machel Adams is the GOP chair for Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Adams is one of four suspects charged with kidnapping and murdering pastor's wife Jilian Kelley and Kelley's friend Veronica Butler.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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