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…
Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: Carey Nieuwhof shares the top 5 church trends for 2025. Topics covered: Gen Z is in revival and retreat at the same time, evangelism is on life support, church closures are outpacing church…
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…
Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: Lutheran pastor and author Zach Zehnder talks about what’s wrong with the current approach to discipleship, what it’s like to plant a church in a mainline denomination and the challenges of being an…
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…
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…
The trend is practically universal: fewer people are attending church every year. You might have even asked the question yourself. Why bother? There are many reasons why church attendance is declining, but I think it’s increasingly evident that it no…
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…
The Church has more than its share of critics these days. Sometimes the criticism is unwarranted. People project their issues onto a congregation or onto the Church, which is never healthy. And, of course, the Church will inevitably run into…
Spend two minutes talking to almost anyone outside the Christian faith, and you’re almost certain to hear a list of complaints they have about Christians. The problem has been around for a while. As Mahatma Gandhi famously (and sadly) said:…
Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: Y Combinator grad and New Story Founder Brett Hagler on a young leaders’s counterintuitive advice on how to attract and keep high performers, getting better before getting bigger, and thoughts on Paul Graham…