Chuck Lawless – Healthy Leaders

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Chuck Lawless

About the Author

Dr. Lawless currently serves as Professor of Evangelism and Missions, Dean of Doctoral Studies, and Vice-President for Spiritual Formation and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary, in addition to serving as Team Leader for Theological Education Strategists for the International Mission Board. He previously served as a Vice-President for Global Theological Advance for the IMB. Prior to that, he was dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY, where he also served as Vice President for Academic Programming and the Director of Professional Doctoral Studies. He received a B.S. degree from Cumberland College and M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees from Southern Seminary. He is the author of eight works, including “Membership Matters,” and “Spiritual Warfare,” and has contributed numerous articles to denominational periodicals. He and his wife Pam have been married for over 25 years and reside here in Wake Forest, NC.

8 Ways Older Believers Can Invest In Younger Believers

Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good (Titus 2:6-7a). Here are some ways to “jumpstart” that commitment.

9 Things Pastors Can Learn From Missionaries

Pastors may already be doing these things, but here are some things missionaries can remind us.

9 Questions to Determine if You’re a Christian Leader

Many of us find ourselves in leadership positions, but we wonder sometimes if we’re really leading. And, frankly, sometimes there are folks around us who also wonder if we’re leading. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to see if you’re really leading as a Christian leader.

Addressing Signs of Leadership Fatigue

Previously, I posted on “13 Signs of Leadership Fatigue.” Several readers asked me to write a follow up post about ways to deal with these signs. Maybe these suggestions will help you move past leadership fatigue.

13 Signs of Leadership Fatigue

Leadership is sometimes wearisome – so wearisome that we come close to giving up. Over the years, I’ve watched leaders slide into defeat, and I’ve seen some of these common signs of trouble.

Five Reasons Some Pastors Are Loners—And Why That’s Not Good

I admit it. I have a tendency to be a loner. I like my personal space and my private time. I recognize, though, that my tendencies aren’t always the best for a pastor. Here are my reflections on others like me.

10 Things I’ve Learned About Worship

I still remember the first worship service I attended more than 40 years ago. I understood very little of it, as I was not yet a believer. Over the last several decades, though, here are some things I’ve learned about worship.

13 Truths about Spiritual Warfare for Leaders

Over the past twenty years, I have studied, written, and taught about spiritual warfare. Based on that work, here are some warfare reminders for church leaders.

7 Reasons God Leads Leaders into Tough Situations

Tough situations under the sovereign hand of God actually make us better leaders because we then lead in His power, not ours. Trust Him if today is a difficult day.

10 Leadership Tendencies I’m Trying to Change

Here are some leadership traits I would need to change. What tendencies do you want to change?

Is “Ministry Calling” a Legitimate Concept?

Some folks are wrestling with/questioning the concept of “ministry calling” today, and I want to be fair to them. Here, at least from my studies, are some of their questions and concerns.

8 Prayers I Need to Pray More as a Church Leader

Prayer is vital to any ministry. Would you make the commitment to pray these prayers more? What other prayers do you need to pray?

8 Ways Older Believers Can Invest In Younger Believers

Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good (Titus 2:6-7a). Here are some ways to “jumpstart” that commitment.

9 Mistakes Leaders Make

I know no leader who says up front, “It’s likely I’ll commit the same sins I see leaders in the Scripture commit.” I do know several leaders, however, who would say, “I never thought it would happen to me – but it did.”

10 Reflections on Worship Leaders

The title varies (e.g., Minister of Music, Worship Pastor, Song Leader, etc.), but the task is generally the same. Here are some of things others have most affirmed about worship leaders, followed by concerns most often raised.

9 Things Pastors Can Learn From Missionaries

Pastors may already be doing these things, but here are some things missionaries can remind us.

10 Reasons Leaders Stop Growing

The best leaders I know keep growing. They never settle for mediocrity. They look for and tackle challenges that stretch them beyond their own comfort zone. However, some leaders do stop growing and here are 10 common reasons they do.

9 Reasons Christians Don’t Evangelize

Why do most believers never evangelize? Here are nine reasons Chuck has discovered over the years.