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.
Leading in Repentance
Why is it so rare for a church to say, “We didn’t handle X well. We’re going to do it differently now.” It’s almost like we think our repentance discredits God in some way. On the contrary, it’s when churches won’t repent that the most damage is done. “God opposes...
The BEST way to combat polarization
Are you passionate this election season. Justifiably so. No matter how you look at it, there is a lot at stake. And your people know it. They may know where you stand because you let it be known in conversations, on social media, maybe even from the pulpit. It's...
Ministry harder than you expected it to be?
Ministry harder than you expected it to be? You’re certainly not alone in that experience. I don't know a single pastor who has taken on the job that hasn't felt this keenly. It's a feeling that goes all the way back to Apostle Paul: 23 Are they servants of...
When giving is down
If you work for a ministry that is reliant on financial donations, it’s easy to get discouraged when giving is down. A giving slump can happen for many different reasons and it’s important to identify the right one if you want to address the roots of the problem. 7...
When your system isn’t working…
You adopted a new system—or a new model or a new curriculum—and it just doesn’t seem to be taking off. You’re not alone. There are all kinds of ideas available out there: great curriculum, sermon series, church organizational models available. They have been wildly...
Getting an energy boost for ministry
Needing a boost of energy for your ministry? So many ministry leaders are feeling worn out. If you need rest, prioritize it. But, surprisingly, rest isn’t always the answer. The issue may be with the day-to-day routine, how you’ve organized your priorities, or even...
Mid-year goal check!
Every January 1st, you roll out ministry plans and goals with excitement and great expectations. But a lot has happened since then! Maybe you've managed to keep the status quo but a wrench or two has been thrown in when it comes to moving your vision forward. There is...
A sermon series people need to hear
There is no denying tensions are high. No one is completely happy with all that is going on in the world, in our country, or even in your own backyard. As a ministry leader, it is your job to bring the focus back to simple truths and onto Jesus. Here is a sermon...
Ten Strategies for Handling Transition Well
Changes have big impact on people. How many times have you tried to implement a good and needed change only to be met with serious resistance? You may be trying to change service times, introducing a new small group curriculum, upgrading your children's ministry...
Got intercessors? What’s stopping you?
No matter what your ministry looks like, having a team of intercessors provides essential support—for both you and your ministry. Yet so many leaders don’t have an intercession team. What can that look like and how can you mobilize one? Working with intercessors Get...
A trick to help reduce polarization
Part of why the world feels so divisive and oppositional today is that we are not truly seeking to understand the perspective, values, and assumptions of others. We think those that disagree with us are idiots. This is polarization. But if you could understand the...
Overwhelmed by politics, news, and disasters?
During a season of unrelenting news cycles—often intentionally designed to make us angry or fearful—you are deluged with a flood of information. During this season of history you are probably exposed to more world-wide coverage of cataclysmic events in a week than...