Prophets, Not Chaplains
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Kendal McBroom challenges church leaders to reconsider the relationship between faith, patriotism, and prophetic witness. At a…
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Our Traditions Are a Sacred Inheritance to Be Used
Pastor Marc Antoine Lavarin draws from his experience leading the historic First Calvary Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina, to explore how sacred inheritance can…
“How Leaders Make Meaningful Connections” featuring Zach Mercurio
Podcast Episode 182 What makes people feel like they truly matter in your church? In a season where many are disengaging from church life, how…
3 Questions AI Is Forcing Your Congregation to Ask
As AI reshapes everyday life, pastors are increasingly facing difficult conversations about identity, truth, and human connection within their congregations. Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief at Church…
Navigating the Pre-Transition Space
In a season of transition for the church, Jonathan Page offers practical and pastoral insights into how congregations and clergy can navigate change with intention…
Leading Faithfully through Transitions
In seasons of transition, leadership is tested as much as it is revealed. Dontá McGilvery reflects on how shifting roles and uncertainty have shaped his…
What If Church Leadership Isn’t about Doing More?
Is the church’s biggest problem decline—or distraction? Craig Meek says that the answer may be unexpected. He engages with When Church Stops Working by Andy…
Global Leadership Lessons for the American Church: An In-Depth Interview with Taylor Walters Denyer
Church leaders face constant pressure to adapt in a changing culture, yet the deeper challenge may be how the church understands its mission. In this…
Christian Nationalism and the Crisis of Church Unity
In the aftermath of 2020, many church leaders continue to navigate fractured relationships and deep political division within their congregations. In his book Disarming Leviathan:…
What Gets Celebrated Gets Replicated: Why Joy Drives Leadership
What if the key to lasting momentum in your church isn’t more pressure, but more joy? Brad Aycock shares five practical ways leaders can make…
Part 2 — “Loving Across the Divide: Conversations on Christian Nationalism” featuring Caleb Campbell and Rachel Williams
Podcast Episode 181 This is part two of Loving Across the Divide: Conversations on Christian Nationalism. Part one is available here. In part two of…
96 Hours That Can Change You Too
As Holy Week approaches, many church leaders find themselves caught between the demands of planning meaningful worship and the deeper invitation of the story they…
Part 1 — “Loving Across the Divide: Conversations on Christian Nationalism” featuring Caleb Campbell and Rachel Williams
Podcast Episode 180 In a cultural moment marked by deep division and difficult conversations, this episode steps into one of the most complex and emotionally…
10 Traits of Jesus as Transformational Leader
This article by Ed Stetzer and Thom S. Rainer was originally published on September 2, 2015. Because it remains one of the most popular Leading…
Free Webinar — Best Practices for Pastoral Transitions
Tuesday, April 21, Noon-1 p.m. Eastern What all should you consider if you are making a ministry transition? How do you make the most out…
The Outside-Inside Parallel of Church Leadership
Lewis Center Director Jonathan Page says that church leadership today requires holding two realities at once: engaging the needs of the community while also forming…
Workaholics Aren’t Heroes: Finding a Healthier Rhythm for Ministry
“I’m so busy!” How often do you say or think this throughout the week? We live in a society that glorifies hustle. But our culture’s…
5 Ministry Game-Changers for Building a Team-Based Leadership Approach
Even the strongest pastor can’t do it alone. Moses had Aaron and Hur, Jesus sent disciples in pairs, and Paul never went solo. Yet too…
Give the Mic Away: The Team-Based Shift That Grows Faithful Youth
What is the key to a vibrant, growing youth ministry? Many churches assume it’s finding the right youth director and offering programming so entertaining it…
Creating Digital Communities
Growing a large online audience doesn’t always create a healthy community. Brandon Robbins outlines a framework for discipleship that helps people see where they are…
Listening When You’re New in Town
Luke Edwards highlights a community-driven approach to leadership that centers spiritual discernment—listening to God, the congregation, and the surrounding community—to discover how the Spirit is…
Church Leadership Trends for 2026
As church leaders look toward 2026, familiar approaches to leadership are proving insufficient amid changing communities, evolving teams, and growing demands on leaders. Lewis Center…
Top Leading Ideas Articles of 2025
Please share these articles with your colleagues, congregations, and friends. 7 Trends Impacting Church Leadership for 2025 As the landscape of ministry continues to shift,…
“Leading Together: Collaboration and Connection in the Church’s Future” featuring Jonathan Page, David McAllister-Wilson, and Carla Works
Podcast Episode 176 What does the future of church leadership look like? In this episode, new Lewis Center Director Jonathan Page joins Wesley Theological Seminary…
Leadership as a Liberal Art: An In-depth Interview with Michael Lamb
In this interview, Michael Lamb talks about The Arts of Leading: Perspectives from the Humanities and the Liberal Arts, exploring how the humanities offer essential…
Engaging Men While Challenging Cultural Norms of Masculinity: An In-depth Interview with Sean Harvey
How can congregations engage men in ways that challenge cultural norms of masculinity? Sean Harvey’s journey began with a transformative experience at work, where he…
Preaching Our Principles—Not Our Politics
In today’s polarized climate, church leaders can navigate political tensions by preaching principles, not politics. David R. Brubaker says leaders should share personal convictions with…
“Leadership as a Liberal Art” featuring Michael Lamb
Podcast Episode 174 In this episode, Michael Lamb introduces The Arts of Leading, a book exploring how the humanities offer essential insights into leadership. He…
New Possibilities are All around You
Churches often see their circumstance through the lens of scarcity and fail to recognize assets and opportunities within their grasp. Joe Daniels and Christie Latona…
10 Ways Consolidation Can Strengthen Your Church’s Impact
Stewardship expert Ken Sloane writes that consolidation, when led by prayer and purpose, is a faithful act of stewardship that revitalizes mission and ministry. By…
