Cell Phone Breaks
A recent decision by an NFL head coach to give players cell phone breaks gives church leaders an opportunity to think about how they can...
Thoughts on Succession
The church is about to get hit by a wave of pastoral transition. We need to prepare the next generation of leaders, our congregations, and...
Maybe the Church Should Become a Little More Like Walmart
$215,000. That’s the price that Walmart has put on each of their customers.
Desiring Diversity
Cultivating diversity in your team is hard, awkward, uncomfortable work. Are you willing to take the risk required to truly become a...
Who's Your Circle?
Nothing good comes from isolation in ministry... who are you walking with as your serve the church?
Who Is Setting the Tone?
As leaders, we set culture... whether we intend to or not. What kind of culture are your actions, comments, and behaviors creating?
What are You Building?
Knowing what you are building helps you better define your ministry strategy and goals. Here is a simple tool to help you start with the...
An Intentional Church Staff Search Launches an Exciting Future for Christian Fellowship Church
A great church staff hire starts with not only good intentions but with a great plan. This story of Christian Fellowship in Columbus, OH...
7 People Your Community Trusts MORE Than Your Church Staff
A new poll from Gallup was just released. Turns out that Pastors and Church Leaders aren’t the most trusted profession. Not even close.
Is Church Staff REALLY a Family?
Leaders can be quick to call their team a family... but are they really? Sometimes we use family terminology in order to justify a one-way...