Growth requires change, but human nature often opposes it by default. As church renewal leaders, one of the best investments we can make is learning about the art and science of change. In some churches, …

North American culture is changing rapidly.  We know that.  We feel that.  Many yearn for days, not long ago, when life was simpler, faith-family was central, and Sunday worship was a highlight of the week.  …

Back in September, I penned an article titled “Kingdom Outlook” where I shared five insights from Reggie MacNeal’s book, Kingdom Come. This month, I’d like to share five insights on a Kingdom Outlook from NT …

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and let me assure that, yes, your pastor could use some good ol’ fashioned appreciation! In fact, many pastors are not doing OK, and they need our help in a big …

Research is now proving what we have long experienced — people’s minds are incredibly hard to change. That has huge implications for our work in church renewal. The explanation goes like this: The brain’s primary job is …

You get up in the morning and turn on your computer, iPad, or television. The waves of hurt and pain roll in — wars, famine, political polarization, racism, abuse, and people just struggling to make …

“Can I interview you about leadership?” I was once asked this question by a college student assigned to interview leaders. I was encouraged that she thought of a pastor as a leader. Not everyone in our …

Leaders often find themselves in the crosshairs of criticism. Renewal leaders who push against the status quo often feel like they’re in the center of the bullseye 24/7. Steve Jobs was right when he said, “If you want …