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.
Expecting the Unexpected
You’ve prayed and sought counsel, strategized and planned. Things might roll out exactly as expected. But let’s face it, that doesn’t happen often. Sometimes the response is better than you hoped for and sometimes you flop. Other times, the result is completely out of...
What are you waiting for?
You long to see the Lord transform hearts, minds, and lives. It’s why you’ve dedicated your life to ministry. But instead of joyful participants, it’s getting harder to inspire action, recruit leaders, or even volunteers. At times, ministry feels more like marketing...
Spiritual Formation for a Weary World
Do you feel it? From polarizing politics to terrorist atrocities, pain and despair are evident and prevalent. You see the need for mercy, grace, peace, and salvation everywhere you look. The Importance of Spiritual Formation Spiritual formation is not for the sake of...
How to talk about year-end giving
Giving Tuesday is next week. Don't miss the opportunity to talk about it this weekend... Money can be a difficult topic As a pastor, you see people struggling and are sensitive to the financial hardships within your congregation. The last thing you want to do is add...
How is planning for 2024 going?
Do you get a pit in your stomach when it comes time for annual planning? Annual planning sessions can be frustrating. They can tend to fall on the extremes of a free-for-all or dictatorial marching orders. Neither approach gets good results or creates a healthy...
Are you feeling ministry fatigue?
Your congregation is back in the building, Bible studies are in full swing…the church is busy. So why are you feeling, well, just “meh”? If you are feeling ministry fatigue you are not alone. What is the source of your fatigue? Pastoring is a tough job and there are...
How are you feeling about the holidays?
If you are feeling like you’ve said everything there is to say on the subject of Christmas… you aren’t alone. Even the best pastors can get into ruts or feel uninspired. And that can be true for even the most sacred of scriptures, celebrations, and holidays. It’s...
Confirming and Safeguarding Your Vision
You are ready to try something new. Something radical. Maybe you are inspired by someone else’s fresh but unexpected expression of ministry. Or, maybe you are feeling a tug towards something you’ve never seen done. When we hear or see something unexpected, it’s...
Your State of the Church Address
How well are you moving your vision for ministry forward? At least once a year it’s time to take stock and arrive at a clear picture of the state of your church by asking questions like: How are you doing? Where are you going? What kind of progress are you making? ...
Is your church invisible?
How many times have you pointed your congregation to Acts 2:42-47 as an example of what the church should be? A community of generous sharing and fellowship, devoted to the Apostle’s teaching. Yet there’s one part we often forget—and I’d argue it’s an important one. ...
Knowing how to help
You are a Christian leader, people come to you for help. That’s part of the role--and rightly so. But how do you manage it? Sometimes there’s too much to do and the needs are overwhelming. Other times, the type of help being asked for can push you adrift from your...
The power of belonging
People have a strong drive to feel included and respected. It is a basic human need for community and belonging built into all people—in families, in smaller groups, in large crowds. Even at a rock concert, people feel a strong drive to be a part of something bigger...