What’s an “On the Level” Leader Worth?
It’s never too early or late to strengthen our commitment to becoming a God-honoring leader. Everyone impacted by our leadership, including us, will be so grateful we did.
Dan Lovaglia
Leaders
Dan Lovaglia
Fine Lines – Leading with Balance
Most people have never walked a tightrope, but anyone who has watched someone do it knows balance is the ultimate key to staying upright. The same holds true for leadership. Balance is the key, and Rick addresses several significant characteristics of leadership that can be perverted from good to bad. He shows two sides of the coin in [...]
Rick Weston
Bridging the Gap Between Millennials and the Church
There is a growing divide between church importance and Millennials, and it’s not getting any better. To close the door of the divide, the church must relate the importance of salvation for the collective community ‒ the power of God on display ‒ through prayer, proclamation, and practice.
Matthew Fretwell
One Terrible Leadership Mistake We Make as Pastors (and Leaders)
There are many leadership mistakes we make as pastors. I’m certain I make one nearly every day. This post is only about one mistake. Only one, but one of the worst.
Ron Edmondson
3 Characteristics of a Kingdom Disciple
The primary calling of pastors and leaders in the Church is to lead people to become the type of disciples Christ has called them to be. And this means that ministry leaders must model what it means to be disciples.
Eric Geiger
What NOT to Say to Someone in Pain
Words carry great power. The book of Proverbs tells us they have the power of life or death and that a well-placed word is very valuable.
Charles Stone
Time to Journal?
There is no right way to journal. Everyone needs to find their own rhythm. You don't have to journal every day or every week but a growing number find it very beneficial to journal regularly. Let me share some of the benefits that I have found in journaling in recent years.
Stephen Mayers
Regret Will Kill You Unless You Kill It with Promises
I’ll never be able to forget my past sins. From time to time they will come to mind. But when they do, I can choose to trust God at His Word, embrace the forgiveness I’ve been given through Christ, and find freedom from regret.
Matt Rogers
3 Ways to Ensure Your Message Is Not Heard
The most important characteristic in effective communication and effective leadership is credibility. Just as people are unable to follow a leader they cannot believe or trust, a message will not be heard when it is delivered by someone who lacks credibility.
Eric Geiger
The Key Thing About Failure Is What We Learn from It
It’s not enough to have an attitude of tolerating and accepting failure. We must have an attitude of intentional testing and experimentation.
Justin Long
Managing a Vision
A team playing tug-o-war has a common core goal to gain as much traction and as much real estate as possible. Everyone is pulling in the same direction just as a well articulated vision should do for any organization. A vision spoken with passion will stir many hearts, but how does one manage a vision?
Gary Kamaal
9 Ways to Lead Through Decisions
Use these suggestions to alter your church decision-making process and create a positive experience for you and your church community.
Brian Thorstad
The Wonderful, Amazing Blessings of the Fear of the Lord
What is this wonderful gift from God, this incredible blessing? It is the fear of the Lord.
Mark Altrogge
5 Thoughts About Spending Your Leadership Equity Wisely
Every decision you make, and every risk you lead your organization to take will require an investment of some of your leadership equity (the trust people place in you). Here are five thoughts on how to do it right.
Brandon Cox
How Your Church Can Feel More Like the Family of God
When the apostle Paul describes the church as God’s household, His family, what does he really mean?
David Goodman
Acknowledging God in Your Biblical Leadership
God doesn’t impose on any leader the need to acknowledge Him as the source of their leadership abilities or gratitude for placing them in that position.
James Bruyn
7 Actions For When You Can’t Respect the Leader
An individual can continue to grow even with a leader he or she cannot respect – sometimes even more. Here are seven actions I suggest when you don’t respect the leader.
Ron Edmondson
Are Your Goals Harmful to Your Health?
When we focus on our goals instead of our health, if we reach the goal, we have sacrificed an area of health (spiritual, emotional, physical, or relational). If we seek health before goals, we reach our goals healthily.
Matthew Fretwell
6 Essential Identities of a Ministry Leader
As God’s people, our activity must be rooted in the identity He has graciously given us. Eric writes about six essential identities a ministry leader must have.
Eric Geiger
A Leader’s Real Power: Vulnerability
As a leader, I can't offer renewal for others unless I experience it myself.
Ritch Hochstetler