5 Steps to Overcoming Church Conflict

5 Steps to Overcoming Church Conflict

We recently highlighted the fact that conflict can derail church revitalization efforts. While that is true, many pastors are able to navigate church conflict on their way to revitalize their church. It’s not easy, but it is always possible. Here are five steps to...
How to Spot the Real Leaders in a Church

How to Spot the Real Leaders in a Church

When a pastor steps into a new church, many questions can be on his mind. What should be the focus of the sermons for the first few months? What needs to be improved with facilities? How can we do more in evangelism or missions? One set of questions that is crucial to...
4 Ways to Network with Other Pastors

4 Ways to Network with Other Pastors

I have written about The Dangers of Pastoral Isolation and why pastors should put significant effort into placing themselves in an environment where they can fellowship with others in ministry. This will benefit your church and help sustain you on your church...
4 Reasons Pastoral Isolation is Dangerous

4 Reasons Pastoral Isolation is Dangerous

Being a pastor can be lonely. You face challenges that most people do not understand. When you meet those challenges, it can be tricky, if not impossible, to talk openly about them with those in your congregation. To make it more difficult, it is not uncommon to be...