Phil Cooke sits down for a Q&A with one of the most respected voices on church ministry and leadership.

During Black History Month, isn't it only fitting that we fondly remember a man who was an initiator of the Pentecostal movement and a prominent participant in the Azusa Street Revival?

Successful leaders adhere to successful principles, such as these.

If you're a pastor or a minister of the gospel and you hear this, say thank you and run.

These are some of the reasons why leaders lose their effectiveness to guide their underlings.

Do you consider yourself a risk taker? Are these risks that you take? 

Here's why in a world where Fifty Shades of Grey has become wildly popular in the secular world, leaders cannot afford to pretend that their ministry or even their assumed spiritual maturity is enough to keep them on the narrow road.

Here's why if you're not utilizing sermon series, you could be missing out on an incredible way to teach others about the Bible.

How you go about riding out difficult seasons in your ministry will determine whether or not you will persevere.

Do you see these signs in yourself, or in other leaders you know?

Are you able to budget your time wisely? Why or why not?

Like Senator Joseph McCarthy and the Communist hearings in the 1950s, church strong arms need to be dealt with.

Do you observe some or all of these? What do you need to work on?

Executive pastors have a demanding role. For those struggling with it, here's some good advice from a 28-year veteran.

As a songwriter, if your personality doesn't possess this one trait, chances are you will fail.

Here's how to make your sermons stand out rather than just throw out a bunch of words with little connection.

What is stopping you from adopting each of the characteristics in your own leadership, starting today?

Why do many young people and professionals in our churches feel limited rather than celebrated and released into their callings?

You may feel you are called to be a leader, but these factors could be holding you back.

Is the reason that so many evangelical churches have grown so rapidly not necessarily because of a true spiritual revival but because of cultural accommodation?