Articles

Article Leading Like a Rock Star
- By John Voelz
- Posted on May 22nd, 2013
Everyone in your church has an ideal church in his or her own mind, with an ideal leader. In many cases, the picture looks a lot like a lake house gathering and lifestyle. The…
Article Organizational Courage
- By Brad Lomenick
- Posted on May 17th, 2013
Courage is not just an individual trait but an organizational one. The leaders at Saddleback Church know this. When pastor Rick Warren was asked in a Catalyst podcast interview…
Article Naming Our Idols
- By Mike Slaughter
- Posted on May 13th, 2013
Chances are when you hear the word idol, the first thing that comes to mind is Ryan Seacrest, or possibly a shiny gold statue of a calf. Idolatry isn’t a new problem, but it …
Article The Difficulty with Difficulties
- By Todd Outcalt
- Posted on May 13th, 2013
Thirty years ago—when I entered pastoral ministry—I had no way of knowing how difficult the work would be. But my beginnings were eager, and passionate, and fraught…
Article Should We Have a Second Campaign?
- By J. Clif Christopher
- Posted on May 3rd, 2013
Yesterday, I got a call from a minister who wanted to talk about what to expect from a follow-up campaign. His church was finishing up a campaign that added a significant addition …
Article Letting Go of Pain, Holding On to Faith
- By L. Lawrence Brandon
- Posted on May 1st, 2013
I want to invite you on a journey of faith, one that reveals the love of God and how He can help you overcome private pain. What is private pain? It is severe emotional and mental …