In recent years, conversations abound around what it means to be a non-anxious presence in organizations overwhelmed by supersonic, global change. We need more non-anxious church leaders. We also need to talk about being a non-manipulative presence. 

It’s not been an easy year for pastors. It may be that God is using COVID to transition you to another ministry. It could also be that God is using COVID to tether you to the ministry you’re already in, but with much more depth of heart, renewal of mind, and restoration of soul.

If someone told you there would be a demon knocking on your door today, what would you do? What would you say? How would you feel? Maybe you’d want to know what they look like? Perhaps you’d like to know when they’re going to show up?

If you know what he looks like and when he’ll show up, then the next step is knowing how to kill him.

If you ministered through 2020, you might be experiencing “damned if you do, damned if you don't.” If you are, here's some needed truth…

Whether you’re meeting in person or online, as a pastor, you have a deep desire to offer an experience that is meaningful, gospel-saturated, and hopeful. Through the years, I’ve learned some lessons that have helped me be holistically prepared for Easter Sunday. Here are five lessons that I’ve learned that have helped me rest and be ready for Easter service.

We often define “wholehearted leadership” as bringing our transformed and transforming presence into our leadership. But what exactly does that look like? And where does it come from?

Good news can sometimes be hard news. And leaders are no exception. If you want to lead well in uncertain times, you must accept that you can’t lead others where you’re reluctant to go.