Learning to say no (nicely) is key to effective leadership. It’s difficult because when you’re starting out (like I did 20+ years ago) with almost no people, no money, and lots of time on your hands, you end up saying…
In fact, your weaknesses might make you a better leader. Let me explain. I realize that’s somewhat counter-intuitive. If there’s an adjective that describes what most of us consider to be good leadership, it’s ‘strong.’ Strong leaders affect change and…
Let’s say it together: raising funds for bigger church initiatives can be scary. You’re probably here because you’re scouring the internet looking for perfect fundraising ideas for a church building, project, or expanding a ministry, right? Maybe you’ve invested time…
As you head into 2025, what trends should you pay attention to as a church leader? One of the challenges church leaders have is that day-to-day ministry requires so much time, attention, and focus that it’s hard to see the…
You’ve dealt with them before. At your church, as a volunteer, on your staff, and as customers. Toxic people are, well, toxic. An unhealthy person can infect your team like toxins infect the human body. After some exposure, everyone feels…
Declining church attendance comes up in a surprising number of conversations – and no one’s quite sure how to respond to it. The issue? Even committed church attendees are attending church less often. Sure, the trend has been happening for…
Let’s be honest – nothing changes when the calendar flips unless you do. The leadership graveyard is filled with good intentions that never translated into real change. But here’s what I’ve learned after decades of leadership: small shifts can create…
This post is in partnership with Subsplash, written by Jeff Harvey, Senior Manager of Content Marketing. Subsplash is one platform that does it all — build your church community with the only platform made for discipleship. We live in a…
Every church has a culture. But how do you know if your church culture is toxic? More importantly, how would you know whether you’re creating a toxic church culture as a leader? I’ve interacted with many church leaders (and readers…
Chances are you’re likely struggling with the same issue almost every church leader is—a lack of truly great leaders for ministry. Whether I talk to megachurch leaders or leaders of churches of 50 people, they say the same thing: they…
Today’s world is filled with distractions—constant streams of social media, overscheduled calendars, and the endless demands of work and family life. It’s no secret that these distractions often pull people away from what matters most: their faith. Church leaders play…
One of the most perplexing questions a Christian and, to be sure, a Christian leader will face when it comes to risk is this: “Am I trusting in God, or am I simply being foolish?”“What does trusting in God look…