By Todd Adkins
As a church leader, you can’t leave “good enough” alone in ministry. God’s hope for the world is the local church. There is no Plan B. To help you assess your plans and hone in what you’ve implemented, I’m going to discuss a framework for concentric alignment. ...
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Pastors
Four Ways to Practice a Love That Stays
By Adam Weber
I never cease to be amazed by how many Facebook friends we can have and yet many of us feel like we don’t have one friend we can call when we’re struggling. Not one person we can sit with when we’re hurting. Not one person to keep us on the right path when we’re ...
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Do You Focus on People to Reach or People to Keep?
By Carey Nieuwhof
When leading change in your church, you will likely encounter opposition. That’s why you must choose a focus as a leader: who do you want to reach or who do you want to keep?
The Importance of Focus
Early in my ministry, God burdened me to reach ...
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Three Questions to Guard Your Character and Convictions
By H.B. Charles, Jr.
A few years ago, I saw a hashtag trending about healthy pastors. This hashtag often displayed pastors in a gym or working out. These pastors shared their disciplines, progress, and commitment to get in shape.
I felt encouraged by these posts. It’s ...
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Early Adopters, Wait-and-See, and the Status Quo in Your Church
By Todd Adkins
As you introduce change and adapt ministries, three groups of people will likely emerge.
Napoleon said there were three distinct divisions in his army when it came to leading change, breaking camp, and moving on to take new ground.
First were ...
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Seven Steps to Resolve Conflict
By Steve Gladen
Conflict is a necessity of life that everyone experiences. It can happen in many different ways, but the root of it tends to be centered in gossip. When dealing with conflict, people tend to lean more toward the side of either being an avoider or an appealer. ...
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