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May 8, 2026

Why People Stay in Church and Why Others Leave, According to Pew Research

Why do some people stay rooted in their faith while others leave the church? Drawing on Pew Research, this article explores the key reasons behind church retention and deconstruction, and what church leaders can do to build trust, strengthen belief, and support long-term discipleship.

How to Take Your Own Advice as a Pastor (A Gentle Reminder for Leaders Who Give So Much)

A gentle, faith-centered reminder for pastors and church leaders to apply the same biblical wisdom they offer others. Learn how to embrace grace, prioritize Sabbath rest, and create healthy rhythms to avoid burnout and stay spiritually grounded in ministry.

How to Create a Worship Team Meeting Agenda

Struggling with unfocused worship team meetings? This guide walks through what to include in a worship team meeting agenda—plus real examples you can adapt for your church.

10 Ways to Make Better Decisions in Ministry

Church leaders make better decisions by clarifying values, seeking wise counsel, using proven decision-making frameworks, and grounding choices in both data and prayer. Strong ministry leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about humility, discernment, and disciplined thinking.

3 Reasons Why Churches Fail

Why do churches fail? Explore biblical, cultural, and leadership reasons churches struggle—and practical ways to build a healthy, thriving church.

How to Lead Your Church through Change

Leading your church through change requires patience, clarity, and trust. Cultural change happens slowly, and healthy leaders prepare their people before implementing new initiatives.

Calling or Career? Why It Might Be Both

Ministry is rooted in a divine calling—but without healthy career structures, even the strongest calling can burn out.

9 Simple Ways to Develop Leaders in Your Church

God doesn’t call pastors to do everything; he calls them to equip others. These nine practical strategies will help you raise up leaders, multiply ministry, and build a healthier church.

Best Church Conferences to Attend in 2026

From next-gen ministry to global leadership, this updated 2026 guide highlights the best church conferences where pastors, leaders, creatives, and teams can grow spiritually, sharpen their skills, and connect with others shaping the future of the church.

How to Identify and Mentor Emerging Leaders in Your Church

Equip and mentor emerging church leaders with confidence. Discover practical strategies and see how Tithely’s tools help you organize and grow your leadership pipeline.

7 Essential Church Management Skills Every Leader Needs

7 must-have church management skills to help your ministry thrive. From finances to volunteers, learn how to lead with excellence.

Time Management for Church Leaders and Pastors

Leading an organization as complex and evolving as a church requires an enormous amount of diligence. But more than that, it requires the ability to manage personal time, prioritize demands, and stay focused. With multiple types of work to juggle, knowing how to organize and delegate time is critical for pastors, ministry leaders, admin, worship leaders, children’s pastors, and more. In this article we provide you with how to do more than just plan for time management success, but how to achieve it.

Written by

Kelsey Yarnell

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7 Pastoral Leadership Lessons from a Pastor Turned Journalist

Why People Stay in Church and Why Others Leave, According to Pew Research

How to Take Your Own Advice as a Pastor (A Gentle Reminder for Leaders Who Give So Much)

How to Create a Worship Team Meeting Agenda

10 Ways to Make Better Decisions in Ministry

3 Reasons Why Churches Fail

How to Lead Your Church through Change

Calling or Career? Why It Might Be Both

9 Simple Ways to Develop Leaders in Your Church

Best Church Conferences to Attend in 2026

How to Identify and Mentor Emerging Leaders in Your Church

7 Essential Church Management Skills Every Leader Needs

Time Management for Church Leaders and Pastors