What really prepares a man to be an elder? Is it years of church, attendance, a successful business career, or a heart shaped by conflict, prayer, and growth?When someone accepts the call to shepherd God's people, how do th...

What happens when elders and preachers stop guessing about each other—and start talking honestly?How can friendship between elders and preachers change the health of a church?Why is constant, open feedback more valuable than an ...

 Have you ever wanted your church to grow — but not with certain kinds of people?What would you do if someone with a terrible past, like Saul of Tarsus or Jeffrey Dahmer, wanted to be baptized or place membership at your congregatio...

What’s the difference between an elder’s job description and an elder’s covenant—and why does it matter?Could your eldership function better if its “unwritten rules” were actually discussed, agreed upon, and written?Is avoiding ...

Why do most preachers have job descriptions—but most elders don’t?Have you ever considered what an elder actually commits to when heaccepts the role?What would happen if a new shepherd’s first elders’ meeting were aboutb...