WILLOW Magazine Volume 15, Issue 1 Leading from the Second Chair How to lead under the leadership of another Articles Who's Really In Charge? How to survive — and thrive — when leading from the second chair Leaders from the Second Chair So what happens when leadership and subservience come face to face? When the person sitting in the second chair makes a leadership decision and it conflicts with his or her superior, how is the situation resolved? How do the two leaders best work together? Here are five church leaders who have learned to adapt — and thrive — in the second chair. The Next 1,000 Years of Christianity An alarming number of churched teenagers are not sticking with their faith. Here are some shifts that may turn things around. Christianity in Crisis If perception is reality, then Christianity has a huge PR problem … and your church might be the biggest casualty Choosing Your Faith ...and helping other people find theirs What's The Big Idea? How to crystallize your church’s message by staying away from the small ideas Life (change) in the Fast Lane It’s the most popular spectator sport in America with crowds showing up in the six digits. Here’s how one organization plans to reach them. Faces to Watch in 2008 You see their names on conference rosters. Your friend asks if you’ve read one of their books. You know the name but can’t quite place the face. Embrace the Mess Why Youth Must Lead Now Thy Kingdom Come? We say the words, but do we really understand them? What God reveals to us — and about us — through His Kingdom Family Ministry: From Isolated Silos to Integrated Strategies An Interview with Kurt Bruner and John Trent, Ph.D. Connections The More Things Change … The More They Change From the Frontlines Strategic Trends Willow Creek Association Membership Find out why the most innovative churches in the country are members of the Willow Creek Association Ministry Resources International Connection The Ongoing Amazement Ministry Connections: Worship/Arts How Do You Measure the Impact of the Arts? Ministry Connections: Evangelism Waiting Tables Some have a place at the table, while others ... wait on them Ministry Connections: Children Ministry That Rocks Ministry Connections: Small Groups Coaching Conversations — Bringing the Best out of Group Leaders Ministry Connections: Students The Upside and Downside of "The Usual" Ministry Connections: Stewardship How Complicated Is Financial Stewardship?