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...
That Shortcut is Actually a Trap!
Jim Collins made the phrase BHAG popular. Big Hairy Audacious Goal. As Church Leaders, many of us plan our year around BHAGs. They are fun...
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...
The Both/And Church: Defining Who You Are
A written Philosophy of Ministry statement can be a great help to your church's current and future leadership...
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.
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.)