Josh Ellis reviews one of his favorite leadership books—Tim Elmore’s The Eight Paradoxes of Leadership: A Contrarian Approach to Building Leaders and Cultivating Influence.

What kind of metrics can help signal renewal in a declining church?

God calls us to this work of ministry, but we have to know His plan is bigger than us.

What is burnout? What can leaders do to prevent it?

Let’s put aside time and convenience to embrace a desperation for God.

By reclaiming the the biblical understanding of brothers and sisters in Christ, the church can be a picture of healthy community in a relationally confused world.

What kinds of stressors do ministers face, and how can we manage those stressors well?

What do women bring to church ministry? How can their involvement build up the Body of Christ?

A candid and insightful conversation about handling high-pressure pastoral positions.

We asked for tips from three high-capacity pastors and leaders. Here’s what they had to say.