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Why Influencing Real People Is More Important Than Getting Likes

In the rush to grow your social media influence, don’t forget that influencing the people you meet every day is far more helpful and...

How to Serve the Lord in the Way That Pleases Him

You can tell a lot about a company or a company’s leader by observing its employees. If the employees are cheerful and helpful, you think...

What Is Sanctification FOR?

In the flurry of conversation about sanctification-- thanks to the public disagreement between Pastor Tullian and The Gospel Coalition-- I keep wondering if one...

Is Curiosity More Significant Than Talent?

Early in life I discovered the power of curiosity, and I’ve been incredibly curious ever since. I’ve always been fascinated at what’s over the...

The Problem With Not Caring What Other People Think

Everyone wishes we could be that one person who really doesn’t care what anybody else thinks. “I don’t care what anybody thinks” is a...

Confessions of a Worship Wars Mercenary

It’s been brutal on the blog-o-battlefield. Since last week’s Holy Soup article “Why They Don’t Sing on Sunday Anymore,” I’ve been dodging incoming fire from hundreds...

A Real-Life Example Why Culture Is More Important Than Vision

Culture is more important than vision.  From experts likeJohn Maxwell to Sam Chand, that premise is a critical leadership principle. The reason is simple: An organization’s culture...

Jesus Allows Us to Stop Keeping Up with the Joneses

Few things steal the joy out of life like comparison. Comparing myself to someone else can ruin my day in five seconds flat. Most Christians,...

Lose the Christian Swag

If the Christian organization you belong to… The church you are on staff at… The Christian conference you speak at… The selfie with famous Christian … Even remotely...

5 Things EVERY Worship Leader Needs to Know

Hey everyone! Lee McDerment, here…Worship Director at NewSpring Church. I’ve been serving in this position since I started with the church right after graduating college in...

People You Fire: How Are They Doing Now?

There are a few ministry organizations in the country who’s list of people that have been fired is like a “who’s who” of great...

Seven Ways to Grow Your Church by Leveraging Social Media

Information is advancing daily on a global stage through the connectivity of the Internet. Email, blogs and social platforms contribute to the viral spread...

Why They Don’t Sing on Sunday Anymore

Looking around the church last Sunday I noticed that the majority weren’t singing. And most of those who were singing barely moved their lips....

Why You Need a Project

Everybody needs a project. It may be your job, but in most cases, it’s something else. Some call it a “hobby,” but to me...

An Annual Letter from Worry Incorporated to Stephen Altrogge

Dear Stephen, It’s that time of year again! It’s time to renew your annual subscription to Worry Incorporated! We at Worry Inc. greatly value your...

The First Moment Your Adopted Son Wonders Out Loud … About His Other Mother … On Mother’s Day

I’m no idiot.I knew the day was coming.I guess I just didn’t know how my heart would react when it came. We have been VERY...

Church Communication Lessons from Fast Food Drive-Thru

Churches and drive-thru fast food restaurants seem to have little to no comparative value, until you look at the common denominator of both: the...

It’s Easier to Kill People You Can’t See

In his book, What It’s Like To Go To War, Karl Marlantes, who served in the Vietnam War, talks about the danger of the “clean...

Grab the Cookie: How to Give Yourself Permission to Succeed

A while back I saw a video with author Michael Lewis, the writer of the bestselling book Moneyball. He remarked on a study from a few years...

Target CEO Resigns: Leaders Are Responsible Even When Things Aren't Their Fault

The CEO of Target resigned last week amid the furor over the data breach that jeopardized 40 million payment card accounts since the Black Friday shopping weekend. Gregg...

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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