When the Church Damages You
Ministry is crazy. Churches are crazy. And I love them both. But sometimes, usually at least once in your ministry career, you’ll find...
What Will Your Church (and Staff) Look Like in 2047?
Any look at church history will show dramatic changes and shifts in the church, especially over our lifetime. You can only expect that rate...
Training: Key to Sustaining and Retaining Staff
Learn the different training elements that need to be in play and why we often get stuck as leaders developing others.
The Golden Rule of Church Staff Leadership
You've heard of the "Golden" rule, but have you heard of the "Silver" rule?
Having Healthy Career Path Conversations
One of the simplest ways to retain your ministry staff is to invest in their careers as pastors.
Joy is the Fuel for Healthy and Transforming Teams
Our brain is a relational system that runs both on the “fuel of joy” and at the “speed of joy” - as the ancient Jewish leader, Nehemiah,...
Your Resume Has One Purpose (and ONLY One Purpose)
Here are some answers to some resume questions we have gotten over the years: How long should they be? What should I include? What should I...
I Feel Like I’m Barely Hanging On!
The Bucket of Bitterness principle recognizes that every time you feel offense or a tinge of frustration in any relationship in your life,...
Before You Go
Before you move on, think through these three things: timeline, transition plans, and temptations.