Leadership resources from around the web
One of the most important responsibilities of a pastor is preaching. If this is true, the pastor must be intentional in how he goes about preparing to preach. Therefore, one of the most important disciplines of a pastor is establishing his preaching schedule. […]
There are pros and cons to a church growing through the transfer portal. But in an age where the transfer portal, both in college sports and the church, is common and popular, let’s prioritize reaching new people with the Gospel. […]
I recently had the privilege of hearing Elmer Towns talk about the importance of writing. If anyone has credibility on this topic, it would be him, as he has authored over 170 books. He made […]
I was coaching a group of pastors and was asked a question I’ve encountered but never really answered. It’s a question that seems to come up frequently these days. In fact, I think it’s a […]
I recently celebrated pastoring Heartland Baptist Church in Ames, IA, for 20 years. As part of the celebration, my church honored me with a one-month sabbatical. I did my best to be intentional in planning […]
In 1999, Manchester United won what is known as “The Treble.” It is the triple crown of Premier League soccer. This historic team won the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup. An Unusual Request […]
I’ve written a fair amount about management versus leadership. I have a chapter about the subject in my book The Mythical Leader. I won’t make you read the book to know that I believe both are valuable […]
I’ve made a lot of leadership mistakes. One of the primary purposes of this blog is to help others learn from my experience. So, I want to share some of the leadership mistakes I’ve made. […]
John Owen strongly challenged: “Be killing sin or sin will be killing you.” Overcoming temptation is active, not passive. Defeating sin requires grace-driven effort. D.A. Carson said, “Apart from grace-driven effort, people do not gravitate […]
Do you remember the first Sunday your church did not have in-person services due to the pandemic? That Sunday marks the beginning point of your church’s quarantine period. For some churches, the period lasted a […]
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