Church Leaders Update Archives

With approximately 15 million single parents in the United States alone and the numbers growing daily, it is imperative that every church across...

Leaders who create a safe space are leaders who build trust, create lasting relationships, and make an enduring impact.

This is a blog with a very specific audience. I know it may exclude some of you, but it may be healthy for you to eavesdrop. I don’t know how...

Even seemingly innocent day-to-day interactions with youth can lead to unspeakable dangers—for the youth and for the viability of your ministry.

Did you know that statistically 1 in 5 women and 1 in 20 men are harboring a secret? They were sexually abused as children.

I wish that churches prepared for every weekend like Easter weekend.

Worship leaders, sometimes we’re just not with you. But take note. Talk show host Jimmy Fallon can teach you some important points about helping us...

Why does God discipline us? Here are 4 reasons.

Use these free resources as you prepare sermons and Bible studies.

This is not just an American issue but I live here so I will talk about what I know.

I was talking with a church recently that had explosive growth, but things have slowed. They wanted to know why they were not growing any longer....

Why do people give? That’s easy. They give from the heart, to vision.

The assumption that bigger is better pervades the church leadership culture. What if that’s the wrong tack?

Countless selfless clergy couples run to the side of others in need to give God’s love. Here's how to love them in return!

One of the most frequent questions I get from fellow pastors has to do with hiring (and firing) staff. As in how do you know who to hire? When do...