A youth pastor agreement as a model.

The black church has often failed to manage conflict because it believes conflict is wrong.

Authority. Power. They're seldom the same. In fact, like an iceberg, 7/8 of the danger and power lies submerged under the organizational chart.

Alexander the Great slashed through his Gordian knot; pastors don't have that option. To lead, the pastor must serv. How does he confront this paradox?

Perceptions of a small church pastor.

What is the extent of the pastor's authority? Is he accountable to the member-volunteers or are they accountable to him?

Insights from a layman.

Discipleship is the mandate of the Great Commission. Where could a pastor more wisely begin to disciple than with his church board?

Learn to develop your preaching voice.