Winter 2013

David Platt on being a pastor and a prophet, at the same time.

Rediscovering the ancient discipline changed my life, and the life of my church.

5 questions to ask before adding new leaders

A veteran researcher describes the state of Christian faith around the world.

Questions to help discern where God’s leading.

Lawrence E. Aker III discusses learning from mentors while discovering your own style.

Seven principles for training the next generation of church leaders.

Creative new titles for pastors

Over the centuries, it’s been distorted, but history also sharpens our view of every Christian’s calling.

A new study finds most women are satisfied with their church.

A Leadership Journal review

Your words have power.

Top 10 indicators of relationship health

What’s a pastor do when he can’t find the peace he’s preached for years?

To reach a new generation, we must affirm not just God’s general callings, but people’s specific callings.

There are no second rate callings

A Leadership Journal review

Two young pastors are finding fresh ways to combine pastoral ministry and entrepreneurial ventures.

What it takes to call leaders for tomorrow’s church today.

5 ways to de-clutter ministry without losing impact.

Hispanic influence grows in faith and national life.

A Leadership Journal review

Sometimes it takes guts to practice pastoral grace.

It’s essential to affirm all callings, even pastoral ones.

We highly recommend these titles as you strive to develop your leadership gifts.

“Texting! Can you not keep watch for one hour without texting?!!”