So maybe you wonder why your church isn’t growing, or why it’s not growing faster. You’re not alone. The vast majority of churches are plateaued or […]

You’re probably trying to change something right now. And — if you’re honest — you’ve already thought about backing off. Change seems too difficult. You’ve watched friends […]

Why should we understand the heart and mind of others who do not choose to attend church? If you’re like many Christians, you have an authentic […]

Most church leaders I know would love to see their church grow. Similarly, most leaders I’ve met want their church to grow for what we might […]
If you could only tell your top leaders a few things, what would you tell them? 1. Your competency will take you only as far as […]
We all have them. Actually, worship wars started with Gregorian chant. Some monks got bent out of shape over the newer, fancier plainchant. Pastor Carey Nieuwhof […]

Lead pastors spend a lot time in the front row of the church participating in worship services. In fact, if you’re a church leader reading this […]

Leadership would be so much easier, the saying goes, if it wasn’t for people. And topping off the list of difficult people to work with or […]
You may be fighting a losing battle. First-time guests to your church make up their minds whether they’re coming back or not in the first ten […]
Are you a control freak? It’s easy to do, whether you are a leader of a large organization or the mother of small children. It’s amazing […]