Ambiguity Could Be Corroding Your Team Culture
Few things are more corrosive to a healthy organizational culture than ambiguity.
Reminder: What You Do Matters
No one said it would be easy. In fact, you knew it wouldn't be easy. No one said ministry would be puppy dogs and rainbows. (But...
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...
Fattening Up Your Fellow Church Staff Member for the Kill
Perhaps you've been thrown under the bus. (Most ministry people I've talked to have been run over a time or two.)
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...
Every Church Changes. It's Inevitable. It's Needed. You Need to Adapt.
We should expect Millennials to change things up a little when it comes to Church as well. Just like the previous generations have done....
Beware: Not Every Potential Staff Member is as Good as They Appear
Have you ever bought a quart of beautiful strawberries, only to find when you get home that there were six beautiful strawberries at the...
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...
Applying "The Silver Rule" in Church Staffing
I talk with churches and staff people every day that have violated the "Golden" rule. And they're a mess. Relationships blow up. Chaos...