Successful Succession Requires More Than Great Leaders
“Why don’t you think the leadership transition worked at ___________ ?” It is a common question I am asked by ministry and marketplace leaders, and
“Why don’t you think the leadership transition worked at ___________ ?” It is a common question I am asked by ministry and marketplace leaders, and
Nearly 18 years ago, Thom Rainer and I wrote Simple Church, a research-based book that showed how thriving churches were much more likely to be
When I was consulted by other church leaders, I was often asked to offer suggestions about what church programs they should eliminate. “Hey Eric, you
The American Bible Society released a very robust report on their findings from a large research project on the “state of the Bible.” There are
The American Bible Society recently released a very robust report on their findings from a large research project on the “state of the Bible.” Over
When I became senior pastor of Mariners Church, a four-week study break for the senior pastor was the existing practice of the church. And I
Last week I led a session on the importance of guarding our lives and our teaching with our Mariners Church pastors at our annual pastor
Vivek Murthy, former Surgeon General of the United States, believes it is not good for you to be alone. In fact, the former Surgeon General
When God wrestled with Jacob (Genesis 32), God won Jacob to Himself by making Himself weak. In His love for Jacob, He withheld His power
My friend Ed Stetzer often says, “Facts are our friends,” when encouraging leaders to learn from important research. He is right. Wise leaders don’t ignore