You can’t microwave trust. Explore why steady, consistent leadership earns loyalty and fuels lasting influence. Check out lesson #16 from Tim Steven’s 40 lessons in 40 years of ministry.
Read More
What’s it like growing up in a ministry home? Tim Stevens sits down with his four adult kids to talk candidly about life, faith, and family behind the scenes of church leadership on The LeadingSmart Podcast.
Read More
Let’s get this straight: Saying no doesn’t make you mean. It makes you wise. Saying yes to everything in ministry leads to burnout and mission drift. Learn why strategic leaders say no—and how a “stop doing” list can refocus your church.
Read More
After 35 years of marriage and 40 years in ministry, Tim and Faith Stevens share what’s helped them stay healthy, connected, and on the same team—even through cross-country moves, career changes, and seasons of exhaustion. Tune into season 2: episode 3 of The LeadingSmart Podcast here.
Read More
When people leave your church, it can feel deeply personal—especially for pastors who lead with their whole heart. In this blog, I share honest, hard-won wisdom on navigating the pain of ministry departures without losing yourself in the process.
Read More
After 40 years in ministry—including 20 at one church—Tim Stevens shares hard-won lessons about longevity, avoiding burnout, and knowing when it’s time to move on. Tune into season 2: episode 2 of The LeadingSmart Podcast here.
Read More
Have you ever asked yourself, “Who am I without the title?” When your identity is tied to your role as pastor, stepping away can feel like losing yourself. Here’s how to reclaim who you are—before the title is gone.
Read More
This year marks 40 years since I started full-time ministry. So for Season 2 of the LeadingSmart Podcast, Holly and I decided to take a look back. Not to reminisce (okay, maybe a little), but to reflect on the lessons I’ve picked up along the way—some the easy way, most the hard way. Tune in.
Read More
Succession doesn’t end with the handoff. In Episode 10 of the LeadingSmart Podcast, we explore how to restructure your team, support your new pastor, and protect staff culture after the transition—plus a sneak peek at what’s coming in Season 2.
Read More