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The Power of Preaching a Limitless Life
We wear a lot of labels in life. But are some of those labels limiting, and are they God's intention for us?
7 Signs Your Ministry Has Gone Rogue
Do you oversee a ministry that doesn't really tie in to the larger infrastructure, planning and overall discipleship process of your church? Saddleback Church's Kenny Luck offers some advice on how to get reconnected.
How to Survive Going From Awesome to Awful
It's difficult to please everyone all of the time. Here is some advice for the times when people do a complete 360-degree turn about their feelings for you and your work.
Why Didn’t Jesus Do More?
Jesus' scope of ministry was incredibly narrow, but He meant it to be that way. Why is it difficult for churches to pattern their ministry after His?
What Does Authentic Leadership Really Look Like?
As a leader, how do you change from a top-down management style to one that will allow authentic leadership without losing credibility? Pastor Kim Martinez offers some insight.
8 Reasons Believers Give to Your Church
Rick Warren says he's against fundraising but in favor of teaching people to give. Here are some ways they're motivated to do so.
Is Intentional Neglect Necessarily Bad for a Church?
As much as churches would like to focus on all ministries, it sometimes isn't possible. Pastor Artie Davis suggests what to do for church growth.
5 Firewalls Needed to Resist Sexual Sin
Lust is one of Satan's strongest tools against believers. Joseph Mattera says ministry leaders are not immune and gives suggestions on what weapons to use to fight the enemy.
20 Ways A Pastor Can Weather a Storm
Pastors, there certainly will be times when you feel like your ministry is caving in around you. Here are some suggestions to keep Satan off your back.
7 Deadly Thoughts of Leaders
The warning signs are there. See how failure to stop these thoughts could result in great harm.
Leaders Who Declare Themselves as ‘God’s Anointed’ Abuse the Flock
Do you know of any church leaders who act as if they are untouchable? Would you call them out for doing so?
Was Jesus Likeable, or Did He Care About That?
The world's hatred for Jesus was theological, not sociological. Should we care what the world thinks?
5 Suggestions for When People Leave Your Church
Not everything you do is going to please all the members of your congregation. How do you deal when people leave your church?
3 Reasons to Believe in Pastors
For those who have become highly critical of pastors, you might want to cut them a break. They're not perfect, and here are three reasons to have confidence in them.
3 Business Books All Pastors Should Read
Should pastors read secular books? Here are some that Thom Rainer, president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, recommends.
Who Is Responsible for the Pastor’s Joy?
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Have you felt appreciation from your congregation?
Multisite Kidmin: Launching Your First Campus
Launching a multisite church campus can be daunting. Here are some strategies for setting up your kids' ministry.
Geoff Surratt: Why Pastors Crumble
Pastor Geoff Surratt offers a guide for healthy ministry that reminds people your role—your only role—is to point followers to Jesus.
What Preachers Want Most and Pray for Hardest
It isn't rare for a pastor to get discouraged when he doesn't see fruit from his labor. Find out why pastor Joe McKeever says not to get discouraged—your time is coming.