The Pastor's Desk
Dr. Marcus Ellison. A veteran senior pastor and leadership coach with more than two decades of experience guiding growing congregations, developing ministry teams, and leading churches through transition.
Covers: Pastoral leadership, vision, preaching rhythms, staff culture, succession, decision-making, and the personal health of the senior leader.
HealthPastor Succession Planning: What Andy Stanley's Handoff Teaches Every Church
North Point's founder announced a staged exit with a named successor, a congregational vote, and a defined next role. You don't need eight campuses to borrow the playbook.
HealthCasting Vision a Congregation Can Repeat Back
Most churches say they have a clear mission. Far fewer believe it strongly. Here is how a senior pastor closes that gap with fewer words, more repetition, and a vision people can say out loud.
HealthThe Plateau Is a Leadership Problem Before It Is an Attendance Problem
What congregational research says about why churches stall between 150 and 250, and the three structural moves that get them unstuck.
The Monday Brief for church leaders
One research insight, one practical move, and one free tool. Written for your role, in your inbox before staff meeting.