Leadership

The apostle Paul, a missional-pastoral leader, says it this way: “He made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he purposed in Christ as a plan for the right time—to bring everything together in Christ, both things in heaven and things on earth in him” (Eph. 1:9–10).

Perhaps more important than “preach that same sermon” is this: Preach that same book of the Bible. Preach that same series.

Having some data and research to back a strong idea will help your senior leader and the team run faster and feel more confident in the direction.

It is often a judgment call of whether to say yes or no.

Some church leaders question whether asking numerical numbers borders on the idolatry of numbers. Others simply don’t worry about attendance numbers.

Those who are younger feel more comfortable taking advice from peers instead of those who are older and more seasoned (put another way: from someone who has actually done something, over time, with success).

Resilience is a skill we all need to build. Acknowledging disappointments as part of the leadership landscape helps us bounce back with grace. You will not always lead the meeting with patience and understanding.

The ideal level of challenge in your leadership is where you think your best thoughts, pray your deepest prayers, discover great ideas and solutions, your relationships are solid, and you are making measurable progress.