George relates the similarities between today’s prolific churches with the characteristics of the churches depicted in Acts. Churches that rapidly multiply today have certain things in common: Money is not a necessary component, nor are particular doctrine or liturgy, buildings, degrees, big meetings, or eloquent speakers. They require [...]
George Patterson
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber!
Malcolm Webber
For many of us, faith was easy as children but has become far more difficult to sustain as adults. The problem, at least in part, is that we try to carry our childish faith into adulthood and find it inadequate.
Skye Jethani
Research studies all seem to return to one major theme to explain the exodus of church members: a sense of some need not being filled. In other words, these members have ideas of what a local congregation should provide for them, and they leave because those provisions have not been met. But many times, probably more than we would like [...]
Thom S. Rainer
Do you struggle to pray for others? This holistic design will help.
Malcolm Webber
Leadership is sometimes wearisome – so wearisome that we come close to giving up. Over the years, I’ve watched leaders slide into defeat, and I’ve seen some of these common signs of trouble.
Chuck Lawless
Always remember, if you’re doing anything of substance and meaning, criticism will come your way. It can’t be avoided, but it can be advantageous if you respond properly.
Shane Pruitt
I like to think and write about leadership a lot – I love that there are so many ways to look at it. My passion is to make unique connections between these insights, and raise important questions for leaders to consider.
Adrian Pei
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber.
Malcolm Webber
Obviously it’s almost impossible to really know someone’s character before they start work. But that’s no excuse for just ignoring it. We can at least try to find out what drives people and how they react in difficult situations. And it does not stop with recruitment – what about staff appraisal and development?
Rick James
"What ifs" are a part of everyday life and often, in the church, worry is looked upon as a sin. But the Bible is gentle with anxiety and reassures us of the faithfulness and loving kindness of our Father. We can rise above worry and anxiety by meditating on the promises God has given in His Word and focusing on the love that has never [...]
Rachael Dymski
How do we gain a biblically-balanced perspective on healing? Find out more from Healing in the Old Testament by Malcolm Webber.
Malcolm Webber
Consider using your vacation for strategic purposes in your organization. Carefully think about who will do which pieces of your job while you are away.
Corey Olynik
It is relatively easy to live victoriously when we are all by ourselves. The “spiritual lone ranger” is not tested as deeply as the man who lives in community. It is easy to be patient when no one is irritating us! In reality, we only really mature and grow as Christians in the context of community.
Malcolm Webber
God, in everything, carries out the plan of His will. Can we trust Him as leaders?
Deborah Chupp
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber.
Malcolm Webber
The church is in disunity for several reasons including gossip, self-serving leaders and lack of prayer. This breakdown of unity severely hinders our mission of reaching the lost and building the Kingdom of God.
Thom S. Rainer
View the latest Leadership Laughs comic from Dennis Fletcher!
Dennis Fletcher
The ninth part of our training for building healthy leaders, led by Robert Walter.
Robert Walter
When you next encounter someone who is proclaiming a false christ, or someone who announces their belief in no Christ at all, have the confidence of your convictions to ‒ instead of arguing or debating ‒ lead in prayer and in spiritual authority. Then, in a moment of faith, trust that the living, breathing, all-consuming Jesus Christ [...]
Nick Franks