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Measuring Evangelism Health: Where Do You and Your Church Stand?
This is a guest post by Marc Estes, CEO of VisitorReach. There are moments in history when God’s activity becomes unmistakable, not because the world is suddenly righteous, but because people are suddenly hungry. I believe we’re living in one…
Leadership in Crisis: A Call to Reclaim Integrity
This is a post by Denise Craig, CEO of The Church Network, empowering church administrative leaders with practical tools, expert training, and a supportive community. Let’s face it—something’s off in leadership today. Whether it’s in boardrooms or church pulpits, we’ve…
7 Data Points That Could Transform Your Ministry
This is a guest post by Pat Nelson, Marketing Creative Director at Gloo. Gloo is a technology platform for the faith ecosystem where you can explore your Church Health Dashboard to get started seeing the flourishing of your congregation. Picture…
The Importance of Leadership in the Church
If you’re wondering why some churches thrive while others struggle, the answer almost always circles back to one factor: the quality of leaders in the church. Unfortunately, churches don’t rise and fall on mission statements or strategies alone. They often…
A Six-Step Strategy on How to (Nicely) Say No
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…
6 Early Warning Signs of a Toxic Person
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…
11 Signs You’re More Than Just Tired… You’re Burning Out
Ever wonder if you’re burning out? I know a lot of leaders and people who wonder about that. There’s a fine line between being tired and actually burning out. The challenge is, once you cross the line, it’s so difficult…
11 Reasons Church Attendance Is Declining (Even for Churchgoers)
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…
Rethinking What it Means to be Called to Ministry
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…
Trusting in God: Are You Trusting In God Or Being Foolish?
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…
Episode 679: The 10th Anniversary Interview: Mark Clark Interviews Carey Nieuwhof About the Origins of the Podcast, How it Grew, and the Power of Staying Grounded
Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: Bayside Church Senior Pastor Mark Clark flips the mic, and joins Carey in his basement studio for a wide ranging personal conversation, covering how the podcast got started, how and why it grew,…
21 Things All Great Leaders Do
Ever asked yourself: What do great leaders do that other leaders (average and, well, poor) don’t? Greatness in leadership is, in part, born, but it’s also learned. Just because you have the instincts for leadership doesn’t make you a great leader.…