My new book, Creating Your Church's Culture, releases today. You can purchase Creating Your Church's Culture on Amazon or on Kindle. Every church has a unique culture defined by its vision, systems, relationships, behaviors, and leaders. When the culture is healthy,...
My New Book, Creating Your Church's Culture Releases Soon Every church has a unique culture defined by its vision, systems, relationships, behaviors, and leaders. When the culture is healthy, it delivers consistently healthy outcomes that advance the mission of the...
Small groups play a powerful role in the local church. In previous posts I've talked about recruiting small group leaders, equipping leaders, creating alignment in your small group ministry, and promoting small groups. But what is the driving force behind all of these...
Servant-leadership is the most effective, yet most despised, form of leadership. It's counter-intuitive to the drive and ambition that sits at the heart of so many leaders. It doesn't contribute to a leader's ego, nor does it attract attention to self. That act of...
Many people view leadership as a privilege, a position, or the result of hard work. Some see leadership as a way to promote an agenda, or a title that allows them to get what they want. But what if I told you that leadership is first and foremost a stewardship? It’s...
Perspective is one of the most difficult things to maintain in leadership. It is absolutely essential in knowing how to handle problems. In fact, it's been said that the difference between good leaders and great leaders is their ability to maintain perspective in both...
Humility and leadership! Those two words don’t seem to go together very often. And yet research makes it clear that humility marks the most effective leaders. So did Jesus. In a previous post, I addressed The Role of Humility in Personal Growth. Today, I'd like to...
We often look to wisdom from the most famous people in Scripture. People like Moses, David, Joseph, Esther, Peter, and Paul offer great insights on life and leadership. While these leaders are certainly worth studying, I'd like to also challenge you to consider some...
In my last post I addressed a difficult topic for pastors: "I'm Just Not Being Fed": How to Respond as a Pastor. I offered seven suggestion to help pastors navigate their response from people who leave a church because they don't feel like they're being fed. Today I'd...