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Five ways to lose good leaders
Whether you know it or not, you have some very good leaders hidden within your congregation. Some of them are already-developed leaders that are currently underutilized, and some are gifted in leadership and ready to be encouraged toward development. So, why aren't...
Consider Your Legacy… No Matter Your Age
As a Christian leader, your future is in the Kingdom of God. What you leave behind here is not wealth, accomplishments, big buildings, awards, crowds, etc. Your legacy will be found in the impact you have had on others. With that in mind, no matter your age you have...
Are you poised to be a lifelong learner?
One of the most critical pieces of personal development is simply to keep developing. Just as we keep developing spiritually, we should continue learning as well. Becoming a lifelong learner means rather than becoming set in what you already know, you intentionally...
Money Matters: Can you afford to be generous?
Money matters. Especially in times of economic instability, you need to reflect on and remind yourself of the financial principles you live by. What do you believe about money? Take some time to reflect and write down the principles you believe on a deep level. Those...
How do you know your time is well spent?
As Peter Drucker—my favorite mentor that I’ve only connected with a few times—has famously said on ensuring time is well spent, “There is nothing quite so useless as doing with great efficiency something that should not be done at all.” It’s surprising how much of...
Leaders: How are you continuing in spiritual formation?
If you are leading, you need to be growing. The moment that engagement in spiritual formation stops is the moment you begin leading your people astray. Openness to the Holy Spirit--and humility before God and others--are the essential foundations for ongoing growth…...
How are you investing in self care this summer?
If you want to safeguard your ministry, focusing regularly on your personal and spiritual growth is not an option, it is essential self care. Pursuing character and competency over charisma means honestly looking at your own shortcomings and seeking to grow in and...
Don’t shy away from asking God questions
Are prayer times with your team feeling stale or forced? A listening prayer practice of asking God questions can help break that cycle and breathe fresh and unifying life into corporate prayer. Each time we practiced this kind of prayer, we were surprised by the...
It’s time to start thinking about your legacy.
You've got a good thing going. God has blessed you indeed. And you are blessed to be a blessing. It's time to start thinking about reproducing the good things that God has done in you and through you. Multiplying groups, ministries, and churches is how we ensure the...
Is your church organized for healthy growth?
Does every ministry in your church support one another and your overall vision and mission? If not, it's time for you to take a discerning look at the environments, relationships, and processes you have in place. It is possible to develop church structures that...
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...
A Coaching Culture Can Transform Your Ministry
If you have experienced a dynamic coaching relationship, you can point to the impact it has had on your life. Coaches come alongside others to help them create clear pathways toward their goals. Cultivating a coaching culture within your ministry is an effective...