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Yesterday we heard about another pastor who is stepping down because of burnout. Church leaders face stresses from every angle and when they don’t take time to rest and Sabbath they wear down and can become ineffective. Today we bring you a brand new podcast episode on pastor burnout.

As Christians, and especially as leaders, how do we navigate and even instigate change in a way that is loving and glorifies Christ? How does change relate to personal growth?

This week our guests discuss where church communications are headed. The full panel from Certification Lab was eager to share from their experiences and suggestions.

Child sexual abuse is more prevalent than most people think and the offenders are usually people parents and the children know, not strangers. The good news is that parents are not helpless. As a matter of fact, incorporating parents into prevention efforts makes child safety training most effective.

In this episode we talk with Tony Morgan of the Unstuck Group and William Vanderblomen, founder of The Vanderbloemen Search Group about how leaders can more clearly communicate their vision and mobilize their staff and what we can learn as we seek to equip and invest in our own teams.

We live in a world where better decisions are shaped by better data. The Church should be no exception. Knowing where the Church is coming from can tell us where its trends, practices and people are headed – and help us prepare to serve the Body better.

Peter Krol, CFO of DiscipleMakers and blogger at Knowable Word, and Rebecca Van Noord, the managing editor for Bible Study Magazine, chat about how we can better understand, study, and teach God’s word.

Do you have a Facebook page or Twitter profile for your church, ministry, or business? Great! Now what? How do you get your social media pages out to the people? This week we’ll hear from social media professionals who have been in the online trenches day in and out and want to share their practical tips and insights with you.

Nobody wakes up ready to lead, and young leaders need to get started leading and serving now, finding their unique place in building the Kingdom of God. It's our responsibility to empower this next generation, and this week's experts can help you do that better.

On Sundays you have a few precious minutes to connect your Sunday visitors to the activities and events happening during the week. How do you make sure they hear–and remember–what you’re sharing?