As ministry leaders, we’re called to guide our congregations, inspire faith, and grow God’s kingdom. Yet, many pastors and church leaders find themselves overwhelmed by the day-to-day operations of running a church—finances, team management, strategic planning—areas that most of us never expected to handle.
Just like a CEO needs solid business skills to lead a successful company, church leaders need practical leadership and management strategies to ensure their ministries thrive. But where can you find these skills in a way that applies directly to church leadership?
Why Churches Struggle to Maximize Their Mission
Are you maximizing your church’s mission?
Very few churches are. But don’t take it personally. Church leadership is one of (if not the most) challenging leadership roles.
I bet a lack of passion or faith is not the issue. For many church leaders, the problem is a lack of organizational leadership skills.
Your Bible or Seminary training didn’t offer much organizational training; therefore, too few pastors have a leadership framework to execute the church’s mission effectively. As a result, they face challenges such as:
- Burnout: Pastors and church leaders burn out trying to manage both spiritual and operational aspects of ministry.
- Financial instability: Without strong financial systems in place, churches struggle to stay afloat.
- Inefficient teams: Church staff and volunteers can lack clear direction, leading to frustration and low engagement.
- Missed growth opportunities: When churches aren’t strategically planning for growth, they miss the opportunity to expand their impact.
These challenges are precisely why I wrote The Ministry MBA: 10 Practical Courses to Lead a Thriving Church (releasing on November 1).
The book offers practical tools deeply rooted in theology and business principles to help church leaders like you navigate the complexities of leading a modern church.
Why a Ministry MBA?
Many pastors have a deep passion for ministry but feel unequipped to handle the business side of the church. We go to seminary and learn about theology, preaching, and pastoral care. But very few of us are trained in leadership strategies, financial management, or organizational growth—areas that are essential for a church to thrive.
I fully believe the church isn’t a business. A local church is more like an organism than an organization. Yet, no organism can thrive without organization. Churches cannot maximize their mission when disorganized.
The Ministry MBA bridges the gap between ministry and practical leadership skills. It’s not about turning your church into a business but about applying tried-and-true business principles to strengthen and equip your church to fulfill its mission.
Practical Solutions for Church Leaders
The Ministry MBA is designed for pastors who want to improve their organizational leadership skills. The book covers ten practical courses that mirror an MBA curriculum with a ministry focus. The book covers:
- Leadership 601
- Strategy 601
- Management 601
- Economics 601
- Finance 601
- Human Resources 601
- Marketing 601
- Information Technology 601
- Change Management 601
- Research & Development 601
If that’s not exciting enough, you’ll also experience case studies, frameworks, systems, and practical application suggestions in each chapter. You can read the entire book or jump around from course to course.
Why November 1 Matters
The Ministry MBA officially launches on November 1. As I mentioned, this isn’t just another leadership book—it’s a toolkit that will transform your approach to leading your church. The better you understand and lead the organizational aspects of your church, the more margin you’ll have to pastor the people in your church.
I believe deeply in the local church. In your local church. The mission of the church is the most important mission on the planet. But without the right leadership skills, even the best vision falls short. That’s why I’ve packed this book with the knowledge you need to lead your church into its next season of growth and impact.
How You Can Get Ready
If you’re ready to start applying these principles to your ministry, I encourage you to mark your calendar for November 1 and sign up for updates about the book’s release. When you purchase the book, you’ll also receive exclusive bonus materials like templates, worksheets, and checklists to help you implement the concepts right away.
The church needs leaders who can balance the spiritual with the practical—and The Ministry MBA is here to help you do just that.
Stay tuned, and get ready to unlock the secrets to thriving church leadership with a Ministry MBA mindset.
Can’t wait until November 1? Register for The Ministry MBA bonus materials today.Â
