Like Jesus, we must accept, even embrace, our embodied limitations.

Many churches don't grow beyond a certain size no matter how healthy they become

The suprising secret to growth.

Bear with me while I cope with my obsession over attendance.

If God knows how we feel, why not be honest with ourselves?

Not all recipes for surefire success pan out. This one sure didn't.

Manipulation and coercion can help you succeed in ministry, but the tradeoff is hell.

5 reasons measuring ministry results is biblical and essential.

Are you measuring against the wrong benchmark?

The high-profile resignation points to new realities for leadership.

Affirming everyone's vocation begins by changing the way we define ministry success.

Effective small church ministry starts with a clearer view of success.

As it turns out, your success probably has little to do with you.

An interview with Eric Bryant.

J. R. Briggs sympathizes with church leaders who don't live up to expectations.

I'm learning to weed through church-growth advice.

Leadership Journal book reviews

Success is measured in obedience

You don’t need another program; you need a person