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Preparation is key when pursuing a new leadership role, but job transitions can feel overwhelming. There are resumes to update, interviews to navigate, and new...

I’ve seen countless leadership transitions in the local church.  During my 20-plus years of serving in pastoral positions and executive leadership coaching, I’ve had a...

It’s tough for churches to compete in today’s “seeker-friendly” job market. Some churches may be finding it even more difficult to keep the staff they...

Top 3 Hidden Reasons Church Employees Look for New Jobs The local church should be the best place on the planet to work, right?  Sure,...

I’m really good at math but I don’t enjoy it. In ministry, most everything we implement boils down to simple math. For example, if you...

We are excited to announce that on April 3rd, the Board of Directors of the Willow Creek Association introduced Tom De Vries as their incoming...

We all find ourselves in a defining moment in our culture, summed up by the simple phrase, “Me Too.” I’ve been reflecting on the magnificent...