Leadership
Holistic Leadership Development
You want to develop leaders who will do what Jesus called us to do, leaders who can take the church forward into the 21st century. You look to the fields and see them, as Jesus does, ready for harvest — and you know that’s where your ministry needs to concentrate.
What’s needed is holistic leadership development — the kind of leadership development that comes from the harvest and leads people back into the harvest, resulting in subsequent generations of new believers and new leaders living as Jesus called us to live.
We can help you develop leaders the kind of leaders you need in a way that is both relational and intentional… and ultimately effective in helping your church accomplish its mission.
3 Marks of a Ministry That Lasts
Like many pastors and ministry leaders, you probably started out by asking, What can I do with what I have? It is the right question and a faithful one. But once your ministry gets off the ground the question needs to shift to help you think about what you can do to...
Are You Revival Ready?
You keep hearing about it and maybe you are seeing signs of it in your own church. It sure feels good to watch the seats filling back up. A renewed interest in Jesus is an answer to prayer! When we picture revival, we imagine full churches, heartfelt worship, and...
The Lay Leaders You Need
If you’ve been in ministry long enough, you’ve probably faced this scenario: you hire someone who looks like “the right person,” only to discover they aren’t the “right fit.” Or maybe you don’t have the budget or the pool to recruit a perfect candidate. Instead, you...
Lead Better, Ask More
Leadership development is a big part of your job. You need staff members who can grow into their roles and carry more responsibility, small group leaders who can move from giving advice to truly listening and meeting needs. And all of this has to happen while you...
The Other Side of Pastoring
You probably went into ministry because you love preaching, shepherding, and discipling people. But if you’ve been in leadership for any length of time, you know preaching is only part of the job. Leading a church today requires a wide range of leadership skills. They...
Simple Rhythms for Strong Leadership
You have a lot on your plate and you are the go-to when urgent needs arise. During any given week sermons need preparing, staff needs direction, and people need counseling… and crises never wait for a convenient time. Emails and calls that need to be returned pile up....
Guard Your Leadership
You are navigating one of the most complex ministry landscapes in recent memory. Cultural polarization, digital overload, financial pressures, and shifting expectations from congregations create a constant weight. On top of these external realities, chances are you...
Transforming Communities
Community transformation means our personal involvement alongside others to facilitate positive change where we live and beyond... God is already at work in the world. The question is how we as his Body can cooperate and participate in what he is doing. Community...
Fostering Authentic Relationships in Your Church
You know that the heart of discipleship is not just right beliefs or busy programs, but authentic relationships—connections that reflect the love, honesty, and grace of Christ. Yet, many churchgoers and leaders alike struggle to move beyond surface-level interactions....
Leading Your Church into Deeper Change
You long to see genuine spiritual transformation in your congregation. Yet, despite your best efforts, many people remain stuck—attending church, hearing sermons, and participating in programs without experiencing deep, lasting change. One of the most common obstacles...
5 Ways to Boost Disciplemaking in Your Church
Many pastors and ministry leaders feel the tension between busy church life and the true mission of making disciples. Sometimes there is lots of motion but little spiritual multiplication. You alone can’t be solely responsible for bringing new believers into your...
Steps to Build Disciplemaking Culture
Many pastors and ministry leaders share a similar frustration: despite good intentions and busy church calendars, genuine disciplemaking often gets lost amid programs, events, and organizational demands. The result? Churches filled with activity but lacking in...