I Was Unaware
In the mundaneness of our day to day work it can be easy to forget that God is at work. A reminder from Jacob about God surprising us when...
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?
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...
The Myth of the Visionary
The Fyre Festival gives a great example of how not to lead an organization.
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...
Beware the Ripples
As a leader the things you say, the questions you ask, and the emotions you share have a significant impact on the team that you lead.
The F Word That Ruins Your Team
Leadership requires us to understand our team, what makes each member unique, and how to motivate them with their differences in mind.
The Next Big Thing in the Church Won’t Be Anything Like the Last Big Thing
Most churches that are growing or innovative risk often. Most churches that are stuck, plateaued, or in decline have a deep aversion to...