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...
4 Types of Change in Your Church (and the right questions to ask yourself during these changes)
There are essentially four types of change in every church: Strategic Change, People Change, Process Change, and Changes in You. Here's how...
Letting Our Yes Be Yes
The promises that we inadvertantly make cost us credibility with our team and our congregation.
Why Seemingly Smart People Don't Get Your Vision for the Church
Church leaders get frustrated with people don't follow. And when you think you've clearly communicated your vision and people just don't...
Says Who?
How does your church define success? Why? Every church is different and every church needs to create success measures that uniquely fit...
Don’t Use Hitting Your Budget as a Sign of Health at Your Church
Just beware… just because thing are ‘up and to the right’ when it comes to budget, that’s not a primary indicator of overall health and...
Giving Birth to Naphtali
Sometimes we need to stop and ask ourselves... am I doing this because God is calling me to it, or am I giving birth to Naphtali?
What Will Your Church Look Like in 2039?
Are you preparing your church for 2039? That’s just 20 years from now. Here are some predictions for just 20 years from now...