DON’T OVERLOOK THE GOLDMINE OF YOUTH: GEN Z
As time passes, we often marvel at how quickly children grow into young adults—but are we equally aware of how their values, expectations, and faith journeys evolve? Both Gen Z and Millennials represent a powerful, rising force in the Church, and leaders who fail to understand them risk losing more than just attendance—they risk losing momentum. These generations crave authenticity, purpose, and real connection. They're not content with tradition for tradition’s sake—they want relevance, action, and truth that makes a tangible difference. In this article, we explore what makes these groups tick, the spiritual shifts taking place, and what church leaders can do to stay engaged and effective in reaching them. From mental health awareness and social justice to serving opportunities and relational discipleship, churches that learn to adapt will thrive. The future of the Church isn’t coming—it’s already here. Are you ready to lead it?
MARRIED TO THE METHOD, Part 2
When leaders cling too tightly to familiar methods, they risk losing relevance in a rapidly evolving world. This article explores powerful case studies—from Blockbuster to Kodak to the Church—that reveal the dangers of resisting change and the high cost of ignoring innovation. Whether you're leading a business or a ministry, it's time to re-evaluate what's working, release what’s outdated, and embrace new methods that align with your mission. The future belongs to the adaptable.
INVITING AI TO THE DINNER TABLE
Explore how churches can use AI to enhance ministry, improve efficiency, and create deeper engagement—without replacing soul-to-soul connection.
Empowering Teams: Fostering Creativity, Diversity, and Participation
Visionary leaders create a sense of ownership. They communicate to people within the enterprise that this is their work, their opportunity, and that they are critical to the success of the whole organization. Leaders realize that all their power is in their people. They seek to enable each team member to contribute to his or her fullest.
Building Teams that Endure: Empowerment, Relationship, and Communication
A plethora of research reveals that when leaders effectively communicate their vision, constituents report significantly higher levels of job satisfaction, motivation, commitment, and productivity. Using honed communication skills, leaders listen, articulate vision, and express the heart of constituents, painting a picture of the future, outlining strategic goals, and openly sharing the current state of affairs.
Transformative Leadership: Accepting Responsibility and Forging Vision
Leaders have some sense of knowing not only where the organization must go but also how to strategically steer it. Even though the responsibility of oversight may be visionary and inspirational, leaders must also ensure that their teams remain on task operationally. To do so, leaders must be strategic thinkers and equippers.
Achieving Superior Results: Recognizing the Immense Value of a Team
Teams rivet themselves to the vision more easily than individuals working alone. With regular accountability and collaboration, teams can more clearly assess potential hindrances and trajectories of decisions, observing how an action done on the front lines of the organization either reinforces or sabotages the company vision.
The Leader’s Priorities: The Building Blocks of Compounding Power
Effective leaders look ahead and provoke change. The very factors that produced today’s success can lead to tomorrow’s failure. Therefore, a leader must be able to embrace change and move with the currents of advancements and culture. As an agent of change, the leader sets a fire so that staff members see the flames with their own eyes and smell the smoke with their own nostrils. They personalize it.