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Why Christian Leaders (Should) Excel at Vision

Vision is deeply connected to leadership. In fact, many have hinted that you can’t be a leader without vision. But the word “vision” overwhelms many as it can sound intimidating, like everything is de

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Eric Geiger

Christians and the Unfair Advantage of Servant as an Identity

Robert Greenleaf, former director of management research at AT T, is credited with coining the term “servant leader.” He published an essay in 1970 with the title “The Servant as a Leader” and the boo

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Exponential

Collaborative Church Planting: Prayer, People, Pennies, and Platform

Networks of churches don’t collaboratively multiply church plants together by accident. It takes discipline, conviction, and consistent, relational rhythms. Networks of churches collaboratively multip

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The Malphurs Group

Three Volunteer Recruitment Mistakes

The Church Revitalization Podcast Episode 354 Volunteer Recruitment Mistakes Every church leader knows the scene. It is Thursday night, someone has called out sick, and the kids ministry director face

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The Malphurs Group

Solving the Next Generation Leadership Crisis

The Church Revitalization Podcast Episode 353 Empowering Next Generation Leaders Empowering next generation leaders is one of the most talked-about priorities in church circles and one of the least pr

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The Malphurs Group

Signs Your Church Is Trapped in the Consumerism Cycle

The Church Revitalization Podcast Episode 350 Signs of Church Consumerism Here is a question worth sitting with before your next leadership meeting: if your church made some changes next month, how ma

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Eric Geiger

What Makes Leaders Frustrated or Chaotic?

Conviction is the combination of clarity and courage. But what happens if you lack one of those? Here is a framework I have used with my team. Clarity without courage is frustration. A leader who has

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Preaching.com

Guard Your Flock: How to Recognize a Bad Pastor's Impact

Within a religious community, the role of a pastor is vital. Pastors serve as spiritual leaders, guiding and shepherding their congregations toward faith, growth, and unity. They play a significant pa

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