Leadership

If you're on a pastor search committee, there are some things you need to be leery of when it comes to hiring someone.

Find out what Saddleback Church's Rick Warren says there's one objective for which every preacher should strive. Find out what that is.

LifeWay Christian Resources President Thom Rainer gives his thoughts on what he believes will happen in the church in the upcoming year.

LifeWay Research's Ed Stetzer takes a look at the state of the church over the past year and the issues that have impacted it.

What is your strategy for being a successful leader this year? Here are some solid suggestions.

Have you ever had a problem and found that the solution was right in front of you?

Find out why Bishop Joseph Mattera says pastors have an obligation to take public stands on relevant social and moral issues.

Many people make—and break—New Year's resolutions. Here are some that pastors should consider for the upcoming year.

Charles Finney's answer for America is not bipartisan cooperation on the debt-ceiling crisis, but rather that "we need more sons of thunder in the pulpit." Where are the Charles Finneys of this generation?

Correcting a preacher is not a task most anyone wants to undertake. However, find out why it is a necessary evil sometimes.

Are you making time count for your church? Do you have a leadership process?

Many people make New Year's resolutions. What will be yours that will involve a closer relationship with our Savior?

What does your purpose statement say about your church?

It may sound like an oxymoron, but you can actually add to your church by taking away from it. Here's how.

Pastors do have a few tricks up their sleeve when it comes to their congregation. Here are a few, tongue-in-cheek, of course.

It is easy to recognize a joyful pastor. These are some of the characteristics you'll see in him or her.

The first few words of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' aren't unlike another classic tale.

Some may think of it as simply a holiday movie. But, there are lessons to be learn from this Christmas classic.

What precious memories do you have from Christmas Eves past?

Sure, megachurches have their problems. But here's why we shouldn't continue to criticize them.