Should Your Church Hire Staff During a Recession?
More and more churches talk about their apprehension about the current economic news. What do you do as a leader during this season?
Church Staff are Tired, Exhausted, and Weary
If you’re tired or weary or exhausted as you start your week, you are not alone.
Not Everyone Should Be in Ministry. Should You?
"Don't go into the ministry... UNLESS you feel that God has called you to do this and you know that NOT doing it would be an act of...
Hardly Anyone Likes Search Committees. Here's Why...
Let's come right out and say it. Hardly anyone likes search committees. Pastors, candidates, and heck... even search committees don't like...
What if Your Church Could Hire 10% Better This Year?
What if every church in America could hire just 10% better? What if most church staff members in America stayed a full five years instead...
Why You Must PRE-ASSESS Church Staff Candidates Before You Interview Them
The goal HAS to be healthy transitions and better, longer-term fits. Churches need to filter candidates better; and candidates need to vet...
When the Church Damages You
Ministry is crazy. Churches are crazy. And I love them both. But sometimes, usually at least once in your ministry career, you’ll find...
Why Healthy, Long-Term Church Staff Fit is Absolutely Essential
Healthy, Long-Term fit of church staff members is absolutely essential for long-term viable church health. But how do these types of...
What Will Your Church (and Staff) Look Like in 2047?
Any look at church history will show dramatic changes and shifts in the church, especially over our lifetime. You can only expect that rate...
The Golden Rule of Church Staff Leadership
You've heard of the "Golden" rule, but have you heard of the "Silver" rule?