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"Aside from my spouse and immediate family, my life and leadership work better because of the following six voices. If these people exist in your life, thank them. If they don’t, find them."

It's Lonely at the Top So listen to the voices. The right voices.

Recent research shows that ministry burnout is about more than just the job: it's the overall health of the pastors and leaders that is suffering.

Health and Wholeness for Church Leaders Recent research shows that ministry burnout is about more than just the job: it's the overall health of the pastors and leaders that is suffering. This includes

What does it look like to develop steward leaders in your church? Check out this free article from Chris McDaniel, author of "Ignite Your Generosity: A 21-Day Experience in Generosity" (IVP Books, 2015).

Igniting Steward Leaders (free sample) Good stewards are good leaders.

What are some examples of ways small churches can think innovatively? Karl Vaters responds in our Ask the Experts discussion. http://bit.ly/1FJ80KQ

Examples of Small Church Innovation A church called Convergence in Irvine, California, meets in a theater in the mall. That isn't unusual; a lot of churches do that because a theater is easy to rent ...

The end of the year means it's time to start scheduling your staff evaluations. Make the process better and more productive for everyone involved by thinking through a few simple questions.

Evaluating Your Evaluations The most valuable result of an evaluation is not the completion of the process, it's the outcome.

An important day for our nonprofit ministry! Help us break the record for the most gifts in one day. http://www.christianitytoday.org/partner

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Immigration is all over the news right now. But it's more than just a political issue--it's a reality lived out by many in your community. How is your church responding?

Welcoming the Stranger How churches can best respond to immigration issues.

After researching vertigo and its impact on people, I believe it can occur on a team or in an organization as well. http://www.buildingchurchleaders.com/articles/2014/does-your-team-have-vertigo.html

Does Your Team Have Vertigo? Diagnose the symptoms—and work toward a cure.