Leadership
Holistic Leadership Development
You want to develop leaders who will do what Jesus called us to do, leaders who can take the church forward into the 21st century. You look to the fields and see them, as Jesus does, ready for harvest — and you know that’s where your ministry needs to concentrate.
What’s needed is holistic leadership development — the kind of leadership development that comes from the harvest and leads people back into the harvest, resulting in subsequent generations of new believers and new leaders living as Jesus called us to live.
We can help you develop leaders the kind of leaders you need in a way that is both relational and intentional… and ultimately effective in helping your church accomplish its mission.
Helping people discover their calling
There are few things in ministry more personally rewarding than helping someone discover their calling. The joy and sense of “rightness” they feel is infectious, encouraging and motivating. For all of us, our satisfaction in life is directly linked to the degree to...
Helping people discern their passion for ministry
Are you watching people slowly lose interest in ministry? Are people having a hard time finding a place where they "fit" at your church? If so, its time to step back and look at how you are connecting people to ministry opportunities. Discovering the passion God...
Spiritual Gifts: Empowerment for the least of these
An incredible aspect of spiritual gifts is that they are completely equitable. The Holy Spirit bestows gifts to all of God's children in every location, demographic, and circumstance. God empowers equally— everyone has worth and a contribution to make. To encourage...
Helping people understand their spiritual gifts mix
Are you having a hard time getting people engaged in the work of the church? Have you experienced a lot of volunteer turnover? One way to get people on board and working well together—even happily—on the mission of the church is to ensure each person feels valued for...
The jigsaw puzzle of leadership: a vision for spiritual gifts
As I survey the current state of ministry, I have been dismayed at how many churches are filling slots regardless of gifts. The focus seems to be that the people are there to serve the needs of the church rather than vice versa. In many cases, we seem to be abandoning...
Funding your Church in 2021: Four Ways to Build Trust
If you are like most of us leading ministry organizations, you are budgeting by faith for 2021. Illnesses, job losses, and the disconnection due to not gathering have all had negative impact on giving and have increased uncertainty about the future. You may have had...
Fruitful ministry
As a church leader, you work hard to contribute to the conditions for growth, but it's ultimately God who grows a fruitful ministry. So, how do you measure the effectiveness of your work? Fruitful Ministry There is a reason Jesus so frequently used the image of...
Transformational leadership
What makes transformational leadership? What makes the difference between simply leading an organization effectively and leading in a way that transforms you from the inside out-- impacting both how you lead and who you are? There are many, many different components...
Missional discipleship
Discipleship is the root of all successful ministry. Most people would agree on that. Jesus himself seemed to make that point in John 15. His teaching on the vine and the branches is not only about our growth but also about bearing fruit. The combination results in...
Lessons from Covid-19
The following post is authored by Chad Farrand. Chad and his wife, Melody are from Orlando FL. They have three daughters. Haruka, lives in Tokyo, Japan. Kailey and Molly are in Michigan. Chad has been a pastor for over 20 years serving as a youth pastor, discipleship...
BIG NEWS! Leadership DMin Cohort Forming
Do you want your ministry to be rooted in missional discipleship? Are you wanting to invest in transformational leadership? Is your goal to lay the groundwork for years of fruitful ministry? I want to share an exciting new opportunity with you for growing and...
Broadening our definition of worship
In times of Covid, we cannot engage in congregational singing, long a staple of corporate worship. So let’s think creatively. What else can we do to usher ourselves into the presence of God? How can we experience him and praise him? Nature sings I once took a group of...