4 Questions You Must Ask to Start Your New Year in Ministry
As a church leader, what questions should you be asking yourself as you lead or pastor your church in the coming year? The tool that I have...
Remembering the Good Old Days (in Ministry)
One thing that kills a church's vision more than anything else is pining for days gone by. When we spend more time looking back at where we...
Sometimes, You Have to Be OK Without Knowing the Answer
How to bring in the best, how to deal with thoughtful disagreement, to be radically openminded, to be audacious in going after my goals, to...
What You Say... Matters... Always
As leaders, the things that we say and do matter. Being intentional with the words we say, the goals we set, and the people we invest in...
Determining the Right Fit for Your Church Staff Team
How would you describe the type of person who would be a great long-term fit for your team?
Ambiguity Could Be Corroding Your Team Culture
Few things are more corrosive to a healthy organizational culture than ambiguity.
Your Church is NOT the Right Fit for Everyone... And That's OK
Are you OK with the idea that there are some people for whom your church is just not a good fit? Think hard on that one...
The Question That Could Save Your Ministry Career: Who Holds You Accountable?
As leaders, our willingness to be held accountable for our actions will not only define our leadership but will determine the overall...
That Time When I Didn't Get the Job (and Why it Was the Best Interview EVER)
Not long ago, I took part in a what has become my most favorite church job interview ever… and I didn’t get the job. The interview lasted...
How Many Paid Staff Members Does Your Church Really Need?
How many people should you really have on your church staff? That depends on a lot of things... like location, cost of living, church size...