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.
Who doesn’t love change? (Just about everyone)
If you are a Senior Pastor, you need to facilitate healthy change. It should come as no surprise that it lands in the top twelve competencies of a senior pastor. It’s not only churches in crisis or transition that are in need of change. Every church needs to be moving...
Your vision won’t happen without this…
God has given you vision for the church so why are you running up against so many obstacles? You are preaching your heart out each week about reaching the unchurched—why aren’t your people engaging with people outside of the church? The role of a pastor is to build a...
Does your church trust you?
If you have been struggling to make changes or build unity amongst your staff or congregation you need to ask yourself a hard question. Does your church trust you? Establishing personal credibility is an essential to successfully serving as a Senior Pastor. People...
What is the #1 quality for Senior Pastors?
Leading the church is no easy calling. You cannot do it on your own, no matter who you are. Personal Spirituality serves as the bedrock competency for senior pastors. Although it’s important for all followers of Jesus, the challenges of life as a senior pastor make it...
The BEST qualities in a Senior Pastor
Are you Senior Pastor material? What about that candidate you are thinking of hiring... He's a great guy but does he have what it takes to successfully lead your church? There is a way to raise your confidence! A Question Worth Answering You have an idea—maybe even a...
The Times They are a Changing
You are leading in times of rapid change. It’s hard to keep up with new revelations, not just in technology but also in science, history, and culture. It is undeniable that things aren’t what they were this time last year and we will be saying the same thing next...
4 Unexpected Routes to Joy
Is joy escaping you? Does it feel more like something you are supposed to have and so have to conjure up? That pressure can really build up around the holidays. The good news is that there are things you can do to connect with joy. 4 Unexpected Routes to Joy 1. Admit...
Are you feeling the love?
You love God, your family, and your friends… but is it getting harder to love your job, the people you work with and minister to? It’s a rough time to be in ministry. Culture is changing, people are changing, and, while the mission of the Church will never change,...
Connecting Pastors to Peace
You have certainly had troubles in the past year: difficult transitions, attacks from within and without, possibly dwindling numbers or lack of visible results… Are you craving peace? It is a balm to body, mind and soul. I once heard peace defined as not the absence...
Hope for Pastors
Hope. That essential well from which you must continue to drink if you are to continue on in life and calling. You who have borne the weight of ministry for these past few difficult years understand how crucial hope is to the soul. It’s vital for the energy to...
5 ways you made a difference this year
I would completely understand if you are feeling low heading into the holidays. You might even be struggling to prepare sermons of thanksgiving. It's been a hard year for everyone and as a ministry leader I know you've carried more than your fair share. As I reflect...
Do’s and Don’ts for End-of-Year Giving
If your income projections are in the red going into the winter months, you are not alone. Remember, this is not new. There is a usual dip in giving over the summer months that bring hard financial updates right when you're planning next year's budget. It's an annual...