Don’t make them sit on the board

Leadership, Outreach

  Boards are important– I know that. But consider giftedness when you’re looking at where to plug people into leadership. There are almost certainly some people in your congregation or ministry who would love to get involved in local outreach ministries...

Do what increases sustainability

Leadership

  Most days, we’re trying to get stuff done. But in getting stuff done, we have a choice. We can just get something off of our list or we can be selective. Which of the things on my list– if done– will make the rest of my work easier or more...

Who should you invest in?

Church Planting, Leadership

  There are always many people we could be developing. Every single person is made in the image of God, has something to contribute to the Kingdom, and can grow further in their development. Given that reality, how do we choose who we should be working with and...

In a hurry?

Leadership

  Dallas Willard, who recently passed away, once gave some sage advice: “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry.”  One of my friends who knew Dallas personally shared that phrase with me and it has really been resonating. “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry.” That’s profound, and...

Because you didn’t run fast enough

Leadership

  When I was an intern, very early on in my ministry, I was frequently late for staff meeting. Eventually, my supervisor took me aside and said, “When you are late, you’re communicating that you’re the most important person in the room– and that others can...

Wisdom from the crucible of experience

Leadership

  Experience isn’t just a matter of having done a lot of stuff or lived a long time. For experience to actually matter, we need to take time to reflect on what has happened and what we’ve done. Effective leaders take time to reflect on what’s going on in their...