Why Leaders Must Learn to Say No in 2026
Church leaders are entering 2026 exhausted, overextended, and overwhelmed. This leader letter explains why learning to say no is the most faithful leadership decision you can make and what leaders must stop carrying to lead well in the year ahead.
When the Lid Doesn’t Fit: Growth, Pressure, and Outgrowing Your Capacity
A powerful leader letter about outgrowing old limits, carrying more responsibility, and what to do when leadership growth no longer fits your life, systems, or support structure.
I Ran Out of Time, Not Strength: A Leadership Lesson from a Snowy Driveway
A true leadership story about capacity, compassion, and limits. Discover what shoveling snow with my sons taught me about leadership, boundaries, and burnout.
The Servant Mindset for Church Leaders: How to Stop Leading for People and Start Leading Like Jesus
Discover how adopting a servant mindset transforms leadership, strengthens teams, and builds churches that reflect the heart of Jesus, not just the habits of success.
The Growth Mindset for Church Leaders: How to Stop Fearing Failure and Start Leading Forward
Discover how adopting a growth mindset transforms ministry, fuels spiritual maturity, and helps church leaders lead with courage, clarity, and purpose.
The Hidden Traumas of Church Leadership (and How to Heal Them Before They Break You)
Church leaders often carry invisible wounds—betrayal, burnout, spiritual abuse, or loss—that quietly shape how they lead. Learn how to recognize these hidden traumas, understand their effects, and begin the healing process that restores your soul and strengthens your ministry.
Consistency + Faithfulness × Time: Craig Groeschel’s Leadership Equation for Lasting Impact
At GLS 2025, Craig Groeschel shared a powerful formula—Consistency + Faithfulness × Time—that can transform your leadership and ministry. Here’s how to live it out.
7 Types of Rest Every Leader Needs to Avoid Burnout and How to Process Them
Discover the 7 types of rest that help leaders and professionals avoid burnout, reduce stress, and regain energy. Learn actionable tips to practice each kind of rest today.
God Gave You 24 Hours: Here’s How To Use Them Wisely
Discover how the 8+8+8 Rule can help pastors and church leaders reclaim their time, restore balance, and serve with clarity and energy. A practical guide to sustainable ministry.
Attachments vs. Assignments: How Church Leaders Can Tell the Difference
Discover how to recognize the difference between attachments and assignments in leadership. Learn why discerning your God-given calling protects your energy, impact, and spiritual health.