I’m betting you’d like more and better leaders
Is your leadership team all that it can be? Developing more and better leaders takes time and energy but your effort could potentially be rewarded tenfold. This series of blog entries covers the ten essential dynamics that allow a church to grow in ways that are...
How to invest effectively in emerging leaders
At all times in ministry, it’s important to be keeping an eye out for emerging leaders. But when you find them, how can you invest in developing them in a way that makes a difference? How to best engage with emerging leaders When you have identified people in whom you...
Using coaching skills to develop leaders
Are you looking for new ways to develop multiplying leaders? One of the most effective ways to put your coaching skills to use is in developing leaders. Almost any role in ministry involves developing others. Rather than claiming the role of expert and teaching others...
Leading through crisis well
Are you looking for a breath of fresh air in the midst of all the intensity? How about some hope for the future and inspiration for leading through crisis well? Leadership in times of crisis requires being grounded and maintaining perspective. A key element of leading...
Who will succeed you?
No matter who we are, none of us is indispensable. Yet many leaders have not put much time or thought into considering who else could step into our shoes in the event of sickness, death, or other unforeseen events. Reflect on your own situation. Who could take on your...
Train your leaders! A ready-to-go curriculum for developing leadership skills
Do you want to develop new leaders from within your own ministry? Do you see people who have potential, but you’re not sure how to train them to reach their optimal effectiveness? Do you want an approach to developing leaders that is clear and substantive– yet...
Are you asking the right questions?
How can you be sure you are asking the right questions to get to where you want to go? As you lead your church or ministry, the kinds of questions you’re asking make a big difference in where you’re going and what you do—or don’t do—in order to get there. For...