With hybrid work becoming the norm, you’re probably more open to hiring remote staff than ever. So today, I want to share some of my top tips on how to find (and work with) a Virtual Assistant. If you’re here…
Everywhere I go, I run into pastors who complain about not having enough money. They can’t afford to go to a conference, take a course, or host an event. Many don’t even have a book allowance. For every pastor who…
I can’t tell you the number of times I thought, “I wish somebody had taught me this in seminary before starting a ministry.” Don’t get me wrong – I’m exceptionally grateful for the time I’ve had in ministry. A couple…
If you’re like many church leaders, you felt a deep sadness when you heard the news of Tim Keller’s death. Tim’s passing was emotional for me, too. Tim Keller was a widely-read and respected author and the founding pastor of…
“3 Winning Strategies to Help You Attract, Keep, and Motivate Volunteers” is written by Joe Dobbins. Joe is the Lead Pastor of TwinRivers.Church in St. Louis, MO. His first book will release in Summer 2024, and you can learn more…
Like almost every leader, you’ve noticed that work is changing, rapidly. The way people work had been shifting for years before the global pandemic disrupted almost everything work-related, and nothing’s completely going back to the way it was. As tempting…
It’s time to talk about a challenging topic that’s been on a lot of hearts lately: Pastor burnout. As you know, ministry can be an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling calling. It can also be deeply challenging and exhausting. And unfortunately,…
The vast majority of church leaders get into leadership with good motives. If that’s the case, then why do so many people end up leaving churches hurt, frustrated and angry? Why is church leadership often so toxic? At the heart…
“5 Worst Salary Negotiation Mistakes Pastors Make” is written by Sean Morgan. Sean is the founder of The Ascent Leader and host of the Leaders In Living Rooms podcast. Sean and Carey recently partnered together on The Art of Pastoral…
So, you’ve thought about leaving your church, haven’t you? As the Barna group has chronicled, as many as 42% of pastors have given real, serious consideration to leaving full-time ministry in the past year. And while the stress of the…