Strengthening the Church
Growth of the Body of Christ
If you are leading an organization, you know how much work goes into making sure it’s running smoothly and functionally. We can help you cast vision, facilitate communication, develop your team, and ensure that everyone is making their best contribution to the whole.
We can also help you shift gears as your church or ministry grows. Often what brought you success at one stage of development is not the same thing that will bring you success at the next stage. Just like people, organizations need to adapt and change as they grow. Gear-shifting is essential for going on to the next phase.
Pastoral Selection Key #1: Identify the right competencies
When I’ve helped pastors develop leaders, I ask, “What do you want your leaders to be able to do?” “Well… lead.” I get the same responses when I ask search committees and elder boards, “What do you want your pastor to be able to do?” “Well… pastor.” We need to drill...
Pastoral selection tip: Assess your current ministry needs first
Pastoral selection Pastor Sam was hired with great enthusiasm. He was personable, had great references, and was ordained. Everyone liked him. Yet as the months wore on, that enthusiasm waned. The expected progress wasn’t happening. This was a church in need of new...