Chuck Lawless
12 Signs that a Church is in Mission Drift
Many churches have long lost their focus on a clear mission that compels them forward. Here are some […]
Pastoral Leadership
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- Discipleship
Leadership with Our Words
“Brother Jack” was my pastoral hero, yet I heard him preach no more than twenty times. I met […]
- Intentionality
8 Reasons Pastorless Churches Should Consider an Interim Pastor
I admit my bias here. I’ve served as an interim pastor when my schedule has allowed, and I’ve […]
- Change
Hiding Behind “Faithfulness”
“We’re just being faithful,” the pastor said as he examined the state of his church. He had repeated […]
- accountability
10 Ways to Fight Becoming an Arrogant Leader
Previously, I’ve written about indicators that your pride might be getting out of hand. All of us wrestle with ego (and […]
Administration
4 Reminders for Executive Pastors
My first job description as an Executive Pastor had two pages of administrative responsibilities and two bullet points […]
Church Growth
10 Statistics/Figures Church Leaders Should Know
Below are ten statistics/figures I would want church leaders to know. See how many of them you know […]
Associate Pastor
7 Words of Encouragement for Those Serving in Associate (Second Chair) Positions
Sometimes we mistakenly believe that those called to pastoral ministry should always have an end goal of landing […]
Christ-Centered Preaching
5 Indications Your Church May be More a Classroom than a Great Commission Church
I’m a theological educator, so classroom instruction matters to me. I’m convinced that many churches—if not most of […]
Leadership
Steps to Take to Lead Your Church to Go on a Mission Trip
My wife and I have three children. Two teenagers, one aspiring. Here’s a recent conversation with our oldest: […]
Chuck Lawless
The Pastor’s Day Off: Monday? Friday? Another day?
Over the years, I’ve talked with pastors about the importance of taking a day off (though I’m still […]
Church Health
10 Leadership Mistakes in Transitioning a Church
Some years ago, Thom Rainer and I co-wrote, Eating the Elephant: Leading an Established Church to Growth. In that […]
Church Revitalization
Recommended Resource – Revitalize: Biblical Keys to Helping Your Church Come Alive Again by Andrew Davis
If you are serving in a church revitalization situation, you will want to read this book by […]
Church Discipline
Why Are We Building Healthy Churches?
I like to think of myself as a prototypical dad (humble, I know). I tell bad jokes and […]
Pastoral Leadership
What Kind of Man am I? And, What Kind of Man Are You?
“What kind of man am I?” This morning as I read the qualifications for church leadership in 1 […]
Missions
10 Things that Happen When a Pastor’s Heart Beats for Missions
I wish I could introduce every seminary student, rookie pastor, and even veteran pastor to shepherds I’ve known […]
Leadership
10 Questions to Ask about Your Church Staff Meetings
Here’s the scenario I challenge you to consider today. You and your church staff are having your regular […]
Church Staff
12 Characteristics of the Best Church Staff Members I’ve Known
Over the years, I’ve met some great church staff members. I’ve also met some problematic ones, but they’ve […]
Leadership
11 Reflections on Christian Leadership
I do not claim to be a great leader. I realize I still have much room for growth, […]
Church Staff
10 Ways to Honor Church Staff Members
For most of my ministry, I have been a senior pastor, a seminary professor, or an interim pastor. […]
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