The Center for Healthy Churches is excited to announce its newest formal partnership with the Gardner-Webb University School of … [Read more...] about CHC Announces New Partnership with Gardner Webb Divinity School
What to Expect From Church Leaders
I read an article some time ago about a young woman who had applied to a certain college. Like at most schools, the application had several personal … [Read more...] about What to Expect From Church Leaders
Leadership in Turbulent Times
This Christmas, I gave and received a great book. Let me introduce it to you if you have not already found it. Leadership in Turbulent Times is the … [Read more...] about Leadership in Turbulent Times
Trusted Leadership Begins Here
Today’s church faces great uncertainty and risk. To be alive and well calls for trusted leadership. Imagine two lists: One contains the qualities that … [Read more...] about Trusted Leadership Begins Here
What Does Real Leadership Look Like?
I recently had the privilege of teaching a week-long Doctor of Ministry seminar in a seminary to a group of very bright and thoughtful students. Our … [Read more...] about What Does Real Leadership Look Like?
Life in Pieces: Lessons from a Jigsaw Puzzle
Here’s my confession: I enjoy piecing together jigsaw puzzles. I’m still not sure whether my affinity for puzzles parallels my work as a pastor, but … [Read more...] about Life in Pieces: Lessons from a Jigsaw Puzzle
Leading like the Good Shepherd
What’s your guiding image for ministry leadership? In addition to the traditional roles of “pastor,” “priest,” and “prophet,” there are many others. … [Read more...] about Leading like the Good Shepherd
Cultivating a Culture of Call
Nearly all observers of the 21st century church in America agree that the next generation of leadership is a cause for concern. Many write, blog, … [Read more...] about Cultivating a Culture of Call
The Spirit of Your Staff
Jesus used questions to shape his disciples into the leaders he needed them to be. Those same questions can be a powerful means for shaping your … [Read more...] about The Spirit of Your Staff
