The development of our character is more than a single, once-and-done act. The growth of character happens throughout all of life, and the deepest development of character happens in cooperation with God. As we yield to the Holy...
Read MoreMost leaders organize meetings with their staff on a regular or semi-regular basis. Sometimes those meetings are productive, while other times they feel pointless, or even like a total waste of time. What makes a healthy staff...
Read MoreCommunication is increasingly challenging in the complex world of leadership. This is especially true when an organization is growing, pursuing new initiatives, or navigating the rocky road of change or crises. In these moments,...
Read MoreIn my last article, I talked about seven shifts a staff pastor makes when becoming a lead pastor. Those shifts are: The shift from serving a vision to creating a visionThe shift from being on staff to leading a staffThe shift...
Read MoreSeveral years ago, I moved into the role of lead pastor when we planted 7 City Church near downtown Fort Worth. I had served as an executive pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, and non-profit leader prior to assuming this...
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Leaders today are frustrated by a lack of clarity, ineffective systems, dysfunctional teams, and unhealthy cultures. I speak, coach, and write to help motivated pastors and leaders gain clarity, build high-performing teams, and maximize organizational health.
