2019 Will Be Harder Than You Think...
“It might take more effort than you were hoping it would, but it's worth it.” Those words from Seth Godin are a great way to anticipate...
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...
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...
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...
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...