Weekend Leadership Roundup

There are some amazing leadership blogs for pastors and other Christians leaders. I share five of these every week in my Weekend Leadership Roundup. I have been compiling a top ten list for apologetics blogs for some time and I thought I would do the same for leadership blogs.

How did I compile this list? I used the Alexa ranking. This was complicated because I really enjoy Ed Setzer and Karl Vater’s blogs, but Alexa just ranked them as christianitytoday.com. So I ended up leaving them out, as well as a number of other blogs that were subdomains of other websites. Still, it did give me a pretty good list.

If you want to see my full list of leadership blogs, you can find it here. If you have some for me to add to the list, please contact me.

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that are worth checking out.

The 5 Essential Practices Of Leaders Who Multiply Leaders – Carey Nieuwhof
12 Brainstorming Ideas that WILL Improve Team Creativity – Charles Stone
10 Phrases I’d Like to Hear More Often in the Church – Chuck Lawless
5 Personal Reflection Questions to Evaluate Your Year and Start the New Year Right – Ron Edmondson
A Year of Books on Preaching – Darryl Dash

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that you should check out.

7 Ways Great Leaders Handle Their Mistakes – Carey Nieuwhof
10 More Signs that a Church Has Settled for Mediocrity – Chuck Lawless
Sticky Church Vision: a 4-step Process that Works – Charles Stone
Three Common Idols in Churches – Eric Geiger
The Heart of Christ – Darryl Dash

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Go and check them out.

6 Reasons Men Should Read More Stories than Men’s Books – Barnabas Piper
The King of Your Mountain – Bill Finch
Necessary Interruptions: Why Great Leaders Own It When They Get Stuck – Carey Niewhof
10 Ways the Enemy Will Seek to Snatch the Word Away at Your Church – Chuck Lawless
Are you a Thinking Leader? Take this Quiz to Find Out – Charles Stone

Find more leadership blogs here.

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Go and check them out.

What Kind of Dog Are You? [Thoughts from Shoe Dog for Ministry Leaders] – Eric Geiger
4 Steps To Help Pastors Preach To Newbies And Mature Christians Every Week – Karl Vaters
7 Dangers in the Last Years of Your Ministry – Thom Rainer
5 Things Every Good Leader Knows About Themselves – Carey Nieuwhof
Eight Biblical Reasons to Preach to People’s Minds – Marty Duren

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week.

No Dashboard Is Better Than a Wrong One – Eric Geiger
The Challenge of Leading in an Age of Arrogance – Kurt Bubna
Adding A Second Church Service Without Killing Your Momentum – Karl Vaters
8 Habits of Healthy Spiritual Leaders – Matt Brown
3 Easy Ways To Know The Quality Of Your Leadership – Carey Nieuwhof

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week.

3 Reasons Kids Ministry Is Important – Eric Geiger
Why It’s A Bad Idea To Run A Church Like A Business – Karl Vaters
How to Know If You’re a Disconnected Leader – Bob Bumgarner
5 Honest Struggles Most Church Leaders Don’t Want To Admit – Carey Nieuwhof
Pastors, Be Readers, and Encourage Your Members to Be Readers – Juan Sanchez

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts I came across this week.

The Ultimate Character Test Any Great Leader Passes – Carey Nieuwhof
Encouraging Gospel-Shaped Community – Juan Sanchez
A Broken, Dying World: Why Spiritual Hunger Is Real and How We Can Begin to Meet People Where They Are – Jerry Root
Why You Haven’t Been Promoted Yet – Bob Sutton
The Number One Principle for Attracting Leaders – Ron Edmondson

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I would suggest you check out.

5 Warning Signs That Laziness Is Creeping into Your Leadership – Eric Geiger
Leveraging Your Limitations – Steve Brown
Why You Must Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan – Tony Morgan
Why Are There So Many Unhealthy Small Churches? (Don’t Worry, It’s Good News) – Karl Vaters
Why Busy Leaders Make Bad Leaders – Carey Nieuwhof

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across recently.

Jim Collins, David, and How the Mighty Fall – Eric Geiger
5 Mistakes More Likely To Be Made By Big Churches Than Small Churches – Karl Vaters
4 Ways To Share Vision With Your Team – Paul Sohn
5 Key Principles Every Leader Should Master – Carey Nieuwhof
Why I Use “We” More Often Than “You” When Preaching – Marty Duren

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some interesting leadership posts that I came across this week.

10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Time – Eric Geiger
8 Reasons Churches Should Partner with Secular Community Groups – Karl Vaters
What To Do When People Are the Worst – Justin Lathrop
18 Simple Volunteer Appreciation Tips – Bethany Brewster
A Quick Snapshot That Tells You How Well You’re Actually Leading – Carey Nieuwhof

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Go and check them out.

Why Board Games Are Back and What It Means for the Church – Eric Geiger
Is Church Growth a Solution Looking for a Problem? – Karl Vaters
8 Relationships You Can’t Live Without – Justin Lathrop
A Helpful Framework for Teaching in Ministry – Eric Geiger
7 Questions That Can Help You Crush A Plateau And Gain Momentum – Carey Nieuwhof

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. You might find them helpful.

5 Things You Say That Kill Your Leadership – Carey Nieuwhof
Introverts Don’t Make Good Pastors – Charles Stone
Vision Slayers: 2 Big Culprits – Ron Edmondson
The Power and Phobia of Public Speaking in Ministry – Eric Geiger
The Right Way to Do Church? – Karl Vaters

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I discovered this week. Go and check them out.

Five Common Greeter Mistakes to Correct in the New Year – Thom Rainer
6 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2017 – Carey Nieuwhof
5 Truths About Great Ministry Leaders – Eric Geiger
Critics: Stay Away or Draw Close to Them? – Charles Stone
Do You Lead Leaders or Lead Followers? – Ron Edmondson

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came up with this week. I hope you find them useful.

10 Things That Demonstrate The World You Grew Up In No Longer Exists – Carey Nieuwhof
6 Tips to Keeping New Year’s Resolutions – Charles Stone
Did 2016 Expose America’s (And the Church’s) Fame Addiction? – Karl Vaters
Can We Evangelize Late Modern Culture? – Jonathan Dodson
Is Your Church Relevant in Today’s Culture? – Dan Reiland

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts for you to check out.

5 Reasons You Need To Stop Imitating Other Leaders – Carey Nieuwhof
Know Your Audience: 8 Principles for Speaking Effectively in Any Situation – Karl Vaters
5 Things for Which All Leaders Should Pray – Art Rainer
The Greatest Need in Special Needs – Abigail Dodds
A Fresh Perspective of the Christmas Story: through the Lens of Adoption – Charles Stone

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across and that you might be interested in.

3 Risks of Personality Tests – Eric Geiger
5 Hidden Time Stealers You Can Eliminate Today – Carey Nieuwhof
Four Mistakes Young Leaders Should Avoid – Art Rainer
Seven Most Common Mistakes Bloggers Make – Jonathan Howe
Deal-Breakers: 7 Ways God May Tell a Pastor to Leave a Church – Karl Vaters

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. I hope you find them helpful.

How to Stop Being a People Pleasing Pastor or Leader – Ron Edmondson
Pastor as Coach and Shepherd? Yeah, Right – Karl Vaters
The Narcissistic Pastor: 10 signs that you may be one – Charles Stone
Stop Working for the Weekend – Barnabas Piper
5 Powerful Ways Becoming A Morning Person Unlocks Your Leadership – Carey Nieuwhof

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I discovered this week that you should check out.

Are You Grateful? (Grading Your Gratitude) – Eric Geiger
What You Must Know to Keep Leadership Simple – Art Rainer
The Devil’s 5 Favourite Strategies: Church Leader Edition – Carey Nieuwhof
12 Key Reasons for Staff Conflict – Thom Rainer
5+ Churchy Things I’m Thankful For – Even If I Don’t Like Them – Karl Vaters

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that you might find helpful.

10 Easy Ways To Blow Your Influence As A Leader…Without Even Trying – Carey Nieuwhof
3 Ways to Crush the Idol of Innovation – Eric Geiger
4 Ways A Short Temper Can Hurt Your Leadership – Art Rainer
Lack of Awareness, Bad Change Management, and More Things That Prevent Church Multiplication – Daniel Im
Four Reasons Sunday Attire is Important to Christian Millennials – Thom Rainer

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Have a look.

How NOT to Find a Mentor – Eric Geiger
4 Reasons Why Leaders Need to Avoid Yes-Men – Art Rainer
Why We Try to Hide Our Imperfections (and Why We Shouldn’t) – Kurt Bubna
How Often Should a Church’s Leadership Meetings Be Held? – Karl Vaters
5 Small-Thinking Church Myths You Need To Kill Today – Carey Nieuwhof

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I discovered this week. Go and check them out.

10 of the Greatest Leadership Questions Ever Asked – Ron Edmondson
5 Reasons Preachers Need to Use Good Grammar – Chuck Lawless
5 Emotional Intelligence Hacks That Can Immediately Improve Your Leadership – Carey Nieuwhof
Twelve Key Reasons for Church Staff Conflict – Thom Rainer
Rejection: How if Affects Leaders – Charles Stone

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Go and check them out.

Epidemic: On The Creeping Hollow Within a Pastor’s Soul – Carey Nieuwhof
Not Motivated? Try a Simple Pleasure – Charles Stone
The top Ten Worst Church Guest Experiences – Thom Rainer
The 10 Percent Grace Rule: Judging Without Being Judgmental – Karl Vaters
6 Qualities of a Developed Leader in the Church – Daniel Im

More Resources:

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Go and check them out.

No, Our Church Doesn’t Sing New Music to Appeal to Nonbelievers – Karl Vaters
5 Suggestions When You Find Yourself in a Miserable Work Environment – Ron Edmondson
Seven Dying Practices in Church Communications – Jonathan Howe
10 Reasons to Pray More as You Prepare to Preach This Weekend – Chuck Lawless
13 Facts About Opposition To Change Too Many Leaders Miss – Carey Nieuwhof

More Resources:

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Make sure to check them out.

5 Ways to Help Young Leaders Succeed – Ron Edmondson
Why Successful Churches Aren’t Turning the World Upside-Down – But the Outcasts Might – Karl Vaters
Some Thoughts About The Recent Exit of Two Megachurch Pastors – Carey Nieuwhof
Five Reasons Why Churches are Dying and Declining Faster Today – Thom Rainer
Leadership lessons from “Sully” – Deane Proctor

More Resources:

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I discovered this week. Go and check them out.

5 Reasons Church Growth Strategies Matter – Chuck Lawless
Are You Pushing Pastors to Build Bigger Churches? Please Catch Us When We Fall – Karl Vaters
4 Things Every Church’s Vision Should Include – Jeremy Roberts
5 Tell-Tale Signs Your Congregation Is Insider-Focused – Carey Nieuwhof
Four Kinds of Church Members Your Church Will Always Lose – Thom Rainer

Recommended Books:

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts I discovered this week. Go and check them out!

8 Characteristics of a 1 Corinthians 12 Church – Chuck Lawless
Check the Mirror, Pastor – After Five Years, Your Church Looks Like You – Karl Vaters
Ten Things Church Members Would Love to Hear From Their Pastors – Thom Rainer
7 Easy Risks You Can Take Today If Too Scared to Risk More – Carey Nieuwhof
The Three Focal Points of Leadership – Dan Rockwell

Recommended Book:

Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication by Andy Stanley and Lane Jones (USA) (Canada)

Recommended Video:

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Go and check them out.

14 Things Leaders Tend to Forget – Chuck Lawless
How People-Pleasing Crushes Your Leadership Potential – Carey Niewuhof
3 Keys to Making Change Stick in your Church – Charles Stone
Seven Reasons to Consider Not Requiring Office Hours for Ministerial Staff – Thom Rainer
Sacred Rhythms in the Life of the Leader – Ruth Haley Barton

Recommended Book

Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive by Thom S. Rainer (USA) (Canada)

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. You might find them helpful, so go check them out.

5 Questions Pastors Neglect in Sermon Prep – Charles Stone
Eight Time Drainers of Pastors and Staff (and Eight Solutions) – Thom Rainer
9 Hidden Factors That Influence Your Leadership More Than You Think – Carey Nieuwhof
3 Ways to Recover Enthusiasm for Your Current Role – Eric Geiger
How I Stopped Feeling Embarrassed by My Small Church – Karl Vaters

Recommend Book:

Preaching by Timothy Keller (USA) (Canada)

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. You should go check them out.

Five Headaches Pastors Experience When Search Committees Fail to Communicate – Thom Rainer
Why You Should Stop Ripping Off Other Preachers (The Led Zeppelin Scenario) – Carey Nieuwhof
5 Ways Insecurity Damages the Team – Eric Geiger
8 Arguments Against Social Media – And Why Pastors Must Use It Anyway – Karl Vaters
7 Signs That Great Leadership Exists – Art Rainer

Recommended Book:

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell (USA) (Canada)

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week.

Seven Secular Resources I read Every Week – Thom Rainer
7 Healthy Ways To Resolve Conflict at Church or Work – Carey Nieuwhof
When You’ve Lost Your Passion For Ministry – Justin Lathrop
Remember the Sabbath – Pete Wilson
5 Thoughts on Leaders and Insecurity – Eric Geiger

Recommended Book:

Leading Change by John P. Kotter (USA) (Canada)

Weekend Leadership Roundup

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Here are some of the leadership posts that I discovered this week.

Seven Ways Church Outreach Has Changed in 15 Years – Thom Rainer
Some Simple Practices that Will Get You Over Your Insecurity as a Leader – Carey Nieuhof
Growing Leaders – Calvin Lamar Brown
Five Rules About Failure – Perry Noble
4 Habits for Irresistible Leadership – Tony Morgan

From My Archives:

R.C. Sproul Jr., Ashley Madison and the Rest of Us

Recommended Book:

Mentoring Leaders by Carson Pue (USA) (Canada)

Leading Your Church Through Change

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Stephen Bedard

Carey Nieuwhof has led more change in his church in the last 10 years than most pastors will lead in 10 lifetimes! Carey is a “must listen to” leader for church leaders wanting to understand how to lead your church through change. This episode is packed full of helpful insights and critical reflections for pastors or really anyone looking to move their organization in a new direction.

You can find more resources from Carey Niewhof at his website. Make sure to also check out unSeminary.