Worship leaders, do you have a process for deciding what songs you are going to sing this Sunday? I was recently asked how I decide what to sing. Here is some insight into what has worked for me.

Do you have impulsive tendencies? Thankfully, God's work in our lives goes beyond our initial shortcomings. He can use impulsiveness, doubts, and mistakes to teach important lessons, foster humility, and ultimately lead to a more authentic and genuine faith.

Have you ever felt ineffective, insipid, or a weakling trying to fill a strong person’s role? How do we face and overcome these emotions that threaten the effectiveness of our leadership when they spin out of control? Here are a few suggestions.

Pastors, did you know you're also expert event planners? Elevate your ministry through strategic event planning, with a step-by-step breakdown of event management phases and a downloadable practical guide to event manage

How can I sustain momentum over the summer holidays? Seven ideas and outlines for a summer series. Pray over them, make one your own, and expect God to use speakers and subjects to meet people where they are.

What sacrifices will you make to maximize your legacy? Sure, most of us are on board with the idea of mentoring. But we would be wise to count the cost. We need to be willing to sacrifice our ego to see others succeed. It's worth it every time. In fact, your legacy depends on it.

How does a church create safety for broken people so they can express their needs without fear? With authenticity and acceptance.

What habits should I develop to be a good team builder? There are no problems we cannot solve together and very few that we can solve by ourselves. The truth is that teamwork is at the heart of great ministry.

What about taking a different approach or changing our perspective by looking at "Family Services" as an opportunity for intergenerational experiences? Here are some ideas for good practices in family services.

What happens when a church goes from plateauing or declining to growing by reaching lost people? Every church that is growing needs to be thinking about multiplying. This is how we quadruple our impact. A church that grows needs to be multiplying in three ways.

How can I grow my organization when there are limited resources? "Scaling up" is a way to break through limitations to growth within your organization. In this article, we show you that it's possible to think outside the box and creatively use the resources you already have to help propel you forward.

How can I overcome my tendency to react defensively to disagreement or criticism? This tendency is a learned behaviour and can be detrimental to a leader's life.

What metrics are you using? Tracking the right metrics in the church will help you make the right course corrections and seek the right help as you move forward. 

Connie Jakab talks about being a brave leader but has noticed people who usually don’t see themselves as leaders: people like parents (even though you’re only raising the next generation), teachers (who only have influenced everyone you see today), and entrepreneurs (who bring new ideas to solve problems and lead change in our world). Here’s how she moved past fear.

What changes are you planning in the future? Don’t stay where you are. Keep moving forward. Make sure that as you change, you navigate through some of these challenges in a healthy way. Whenever we implement change, we can either underestimate or overestimate how complicated it can be.

I'm feeling overwhelmed by challenges. Where can I turn for help? Every pastor faces three challenges. Each one is big. Sometimes, all three will gang up on you on the same day. The nature of your ministry will be changed in these crucial moments, and you can ensure the changes are for the best.

What should I do when I have been badly hurt? My mentor heard my diatribe in silence. Then the wise old sage gave me some advice I have carried with me ever since that day.

Why should we receive counselling support? Christian counselling is a wonderful complement to our faith journey for many reasons. This article will explore those reasons.