Your Church Staff Team Needs a Little Bit of This Unpleasant Experience

Friction can actually be a good thing for your team.

Yet most church leaders try to eliminate it. read more

What matters is relational unity, not conformity in every way of thinking.

Why It's OK for Your Team to Have Heated Disagreements

In the end, unity is often more about relational trust than intellectual consensus. read more 5:00PM EDT 6/26/2017

Why Our Homes, Businesses and Ministries Desperately Need a Fatherly Influence

And it all starts with our heavenly Father's influence. read more 8:00AM EDT 6/21/2017

We relate to lost people, church members, denominational leaders and others in different ways, but we can't avoid relationships and do ministry well.

4 Terrible Relationship Transitions Pastors Make

Ministry is all about relationships. If you miss this, you miss everything. read more 5:00PM EDT 6/7/2017

But, if Pastoral Leadership Capital is "a thing," as I argue that it is, how does one accumulate it and how does one spend (or lose) it?

Collecting Leadership Capital With Your Team

Leadership decisions always incur a cost. read more 5:00PM EDT 5/26/2017

It's not about what you earn; it's about what you spend.

Why David Brainerd Was Such a Success—and How You Can Be Too

The problem with success, defined in conventional terms, is that it's usually a moving target. read more 2:00PM EDT 5/23/2017

Paul put a quick stop to the racism he saw in church leadership.

Paul's No-Nonsense Strategy for Dealing With Racism in the Church

Paul was deeply troubled by this behavior, twice calling it hypocrisy. read more 8:00AM EDT 5/23/2017

Though we are from every tribe, tongue, people and nation, one day we will all stand before the throne of God.

Is Your Church Walking in This Revelation 7 Principle?

Bethel's logo reminds us of what the church ought to look like. read more 8:00AM EDT 5/16/2017

You can't control your team like you can a television set. You might need a new leadership style.

Why Leading by Control Will Never Advance Your Team the Way You Want

Try this leadership style instead. read more 2:00PM EDT 5/11/2017

Since I was single for most of my life, I did not always know what to expect when preparing for a lifelong relationship.

Healthy Relationships Require These 2 Leadership Lessons

It takes far more than love to keep a marriage alive and well. read more 5:00PM EDT 5/1/2017

How can you show mercy when you'd rather show them the door?

Cleansing Your Heart of Frustration Toward Those You Lead

These people may irritate us, but God uses them to take off our rough edges and shape our character. read more 5:00PM EDT 4/25/2017

Moms have an incredible impact on their sons, including pastors.

The Irreplaceable Impact This Relationship Has on Every Pastor

Be grateful for these faithful women of God. read more

8:00AM EDT 4/6/2017

How do you lead when people don't like you?

Leading With Excellence—Even When Your Followers Don't Like You

We've all been there. But here's the good news. read more

5:00PM EST 3/9/2017

One of the biggest struggles leaders face is fear.

Bully, Wimp or Warrior—Find Out Which Kind of Leader You Are

One of the most common struggles I see in pastors is the fear of being confident. read more

2:00PM EST 3/6/2017

Adopting Holy Spirit's Agenda for Your Team

Some of us are trying to help other people buy into our agendas. read more

5:00PM EST 2/20/2017

Bi-vocational pastors have much greater opportunities to reach the unchurched and lost.

8 Reasons Some Full-Time Pastors and Staff Should Go Bi-Vocational

It could make for some great opportunities. read more

2:00PM EST 1/18/2017

5 Common Greeter Mistakes to Correct in the New Year

Like those involved in any other ministry, greeters can get in a rut. read more

2:00PM EST 1/11/2017

There are many ways to minister to single parents.

Why Children's Ministries Must Minister Better to Single Parents

There are several ways this can be done. read more

8:00AM EDT 10/28/2016

It's pastor appreciation month, but you should also be appreciative of the good things at your church, including members of your congregation.

5 Reasons for You to Appreciate Your Church

During pastor appreciation month, you should reflect on why you're grateful to lead your flock. read more

5:00PM EDT 10/25/2016

Attitude is one of the biggest stumbling blocks for a person who is uncoachable.

What to Do When a Staff Member Is Uncoachable

When the process breaks down, ask yourself these important questions. read more

5:00PM EDT 9/28/2016

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