Pastors, May You Strive to Partner with the Holy Spirit
Dave Browning, in his book Deliberate Simplicity, said “The success of CTK is a credit to the genius of the Holy Spirit. We have…
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Working for a Boss You Don’t Like
Let me say up front: I like my boss. A lot. I am really blessed not only to enjoy what I do but also…
Are You a Defeated Pastor? Here Are 9 Characteristics.
Over the years as a church consultant and seminary professor, I’ve worked with a lot of pastors who are defeated in the work of…
A Cautionary Tale: What Perry Noble Taught Us About Our Obsession with Numbers
I don’t want to pile on. Honest I don’t. So I pray this post doesn’t come across that way. I was sad when I read the…
5 Ways to Recover from Preaching
If I got to rank what I love about my job, preaching would be in the top two. I love the prep, working through…
3 Ways Leaders Break Unhealthy Dependencies
Good leaders help their followers grow. They keep their followers’ best interests a priority. They invest in their followers. But sometimes we unintentionally hold them back by creating…
Pastor and Staff Conflict: Here Are 10 Causes
Over my years of consulting, I’ve been thrust into the middle of staff conflicts. I’ve seen situations where the pastor was the problem; times…
Senior Pastor: Are You Driving Your Staff Crazy?
I heard it again today: “Only senior pastors can understand the incredible pressure a senior pastor is under.” I have no reason to doubt…
The Results of our 2015 Pastors Survey and What They Reveal
The following are the results of the 2015 Pastors Survey. We think you’ll find them very insightful. We also encourage you to participate in…