So you or your church wants to establish a bigger platform to increase your audience or reach. But how do you do it effectively without coming across as…selfish? Daniel Decker has helped authors reach the New York Times best seller…
If there’s one characteristic I see in successful leaders, it’s passion. The more church leaders I connect with, the more I see this trend: leaders of growing churches (and growing organizations) have a white hot passion for their mission. You…
Of all the questions facing the church, how to reach Millennials is one of the most pressing. Author and church planting expert Geoff Surratt, shares how some churches are becoming effective at reaching millennials using widely different methods. Welcome to Episode…
You hear it all the time. I’m done with church. I don’t really need to go to church…my relationship with God is personal. I’ve had it with organized religion. The church is a man-made invention, not God’s idea. I completely…
Whether you’re doing a building project or not, building projects can be an opportunity to learn some leadership insights. You learn a lot about yourself, your church or organization and even the culture during something as tangible and intensive as…
Most of us think if we could hire or recruit a few superstar leaders, it would catalyze growth for our church. What if that theory is just dead wrong? Chris Lema, author, blogger and entrepreneur, walks you through how to…
It’s no secret, the prayer life of many church leaders—and Christians—leaves much to be desired. Jared Brock, a ministry leader in his 20s, was no exception. So he set off on a 37,000 mile trip around the world to discover…
How do you make sure your team stays aligned with your mission and vision? Chris Rivers’ job at NewSpring Church in South Carolina was to teach new staff NewSpring’s culture. The challenge was they were adding up to ten new…
In leadership, you always face your share of critics. Everyone has an opinion, and if you’re like me, you can get focused on keeping people happy, which is always a critical leadership mistake. Your church or your organization isn’t for everyone…
In 2020, my wife Toni and I celebrated 30 years of marriage. I love her more than I ever dreamed of. And it’s also been a totally different experience than either of us thought it would be. I love this picture of…