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...
Applying "The Silver Rule" in Church Staffing
I talk with churches and staff people every day that have violated the "Golden" rule. And they're a mess. Relationships blow up. Chaos...
Do You Have What it Takes to be a GREAT Church Staff Member?
Do you have what it takes to be a GREAT church staff member? I'm not talking about that MDiv diploma on display. Or the ten years...
Do You Love Your Church Job (or Hate It?)
I work with a lot of top notch church leaders. I know none that operate under the first framework. In fact, I don't know of any churches...
The Most Important Thing You Can Do This Week
"Choosing to develop character is difficult, because it requires avoiding the shorter, more direct path. It can be slow, expensive and...