Leadership

Do you have a specific routine that you follow prior to stepping into the pulpit? What is it?

How do you guard against these negative elements that can dampen or even destroy your ability to lead?

Get honest with yourself and check your heart against these 8 distinctions between bosses and leaders.

Do you take the time to consider the emotional, mental, physical and relational health of the people you serve?

Are you carrying around a hidden burden? Here's why you should at least tell someone you trust.

Churches with a simple strategy are vibrant and growing. Here's why complex churches, are struggling and anemic.

What are you doing with the time, resources and influence that God gave you as a ministerial leader?

Do you interact with your community regularly, or do you hoard your time as your own? Here's why it might be a good idea to get out and mingle often.

Here's a short list of questions that every preacher—and church head—should be asking themselves.

Here are 6 radical steps to answering 'yes' to that question.

Pastors, what are some boundaries you have placed on your time, life and career to protect your health, life and marriage? Is this something you struggle with?

If you find yourself falling into that category, what can you do to change your circumstances? How can you confront your fears head-on?

Do you truly want to see real transformation in the lives of your congregation members? You can't go wrong when you do this.

Leaders are held to a certain standard when it comes to character. Here are some traits that can hurt public confidence in a leader.

Want to know how to keep the attention of your congregation when you're preaching? Here's some suggestions.

If you are a ministerial leader and you have not been to Israel, here are some great reasons why you should plan a trip soon.

Would Jesus not preach against the sex-slave trade or the abuse of children today? Bishop Joseph Mattera wants to know: So, why aren't you?

What is the difference between a good leader and a great leader? Here's how to make the distinction.

Pastors don't generally stay long at one church. What are your observations about pastoral tenure?

How do you introduce new songs into your worship services? Here are some suggestions.