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Leadership

Whether it's learning how to build a dynamic church staff or empower a congregation, pastors and laypersons alike will benefit from expert advice and articles on leadership in today's church.

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Eight signs of spiritually dead churches and six signs of resurrection
Bill Easum is one of the most widely sought advisers on congregational health and vitality in North America. He offers his insight on the eight signs of spiritual death in churches and, for those seeking change, six signs of resurrection.

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Four surprises from churches that involve and keep new members
Church Central brings you classic research into church health from Dr. Thom Rainer. His findings in this field have inspired countless leaders to change congregations to become more effective in evangelism, ministry, fellowship, discipleship, worship and prayer.

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Checklists for church health
What are the signs of a healthy church? Rowland Croucher of The Canadian Convention of Southern Baptists compiled several church health check lists from various sources that reveal both common themes in church health and several disparate ideas about what makes a church effective.

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Five leadership habits that start with vision
The outgoing president of the Southern Baptist Convention has a new book outlining 16 characteristics of a missional leader. Author Frank Page says vision tops the list, since this enables leaders to transcend personality, ability and circumstances. Other strong leadership habits include maximizing values, servant leadership, developing teamwork, and measuring ministry effectiveness.

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BOOK REVIEW: 'Get A Life: It IS All About You'
McNeal's latest book is aimed at a mainstream, self-help audience. He again recommends a focus on strengths rather than weaknesses as a way for people to enjoy God's intended gift of life in abundance.

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25 May 2005	Study: Many ministers dissatisfied with personal prayer life
29 Dec 2004	PBS documentary details behind-the-scenes church struggles
21 Dec 2004	Iraqi Christians endure less-than-merry Christmas
15 Dec 2004	Mission Initiative team examines innovative church growth models
07 Dec 2004	Christian women learn that modesty can be fashionable
01 Nov 2004	Pastor wants to connect ministry to people in the pew
29 Oct 2004	Pastor hopes to change lives with power of music
22 Oct 2004	Erwin Lutzer, other apologists to defend truth in America
22 Oct 2004	Pastor's Bible joke bombs at airport
21 Oct 2004	Gay bishop says he's not sorry he was elected, but regrets church turmoil
20 Oct 2004	ELCA ministry board adds background checks for leaders
19 Oct 2004	U.S. Episcopal church chided for dissension, moratorium called for on new gay bishops
19 Oct 2004	'Elect Jesus' billboard stirs campaign controversy
18 Oct 2004	Ark. church finds new pastor among congregants
15 Oct 2004	Pastor organizes Washington 'Mayday for Marriage' rally
14 Oct 2004	Groups to file IRS complaints against Miami church that hosted Kerry
14 Oct 2004	Leadership is top issue for United Methodist Church
13 Oct 2004	Methodists find unique position on both sides of presidential campaign
01 Oct 2004	Georgia church withdraws from association over female pastor issue
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