Episode 233 – Updating Church Bylaws with Dr. John Ewart
Pastoral Leadership
- Church Bylaws
- Battling Against Pride
Episode 231 – A Conversation on Humility in Ministry
- Administration
4 Reminders for Executive Pastors
My first job description as an Executive Pastor had two pages of administrative responsibilities and two bullet points […]
- 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 […]
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: […]
Episode 224 – Discipling the Family: A Practical Guide for Parents and Pastors with Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Allan Moseley
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 […]
Episode 215 – Navigating the Holiday Season with Dr. Allan Moseley
Episode 213 – The Unique Privilege of Walking with Parishioners
8 Experiences All Church Leaders Need
I believe in leadership training. In fact, I teach D.Min., EdD, and Ph.D. courses in Christian leadership at Southeastern […]
Episode 209: Discipleship Strategies in the Local Church with J.T. English
10 Characteristics of the Best Second-Chair Leaders I’ve Known
It’s not always easy to be a second-chair leader, especially when you want to lead but aren’t in […]
Episode 207: Exploring the Call to Ministry with Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Allan Moseley
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 […]
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 […]
Why Are We Building Healthy Churches?
I like to think of myself as a prototypical dad (humble, I know). I tell bad jokes and […]
Episode 204: The Posture of a Growing Leader with Jeff Struecker
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 […]
Episode 202: Navigating the Journey of Pastoral Leadership with Steven Wade
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