Leadership

Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Which Weekends Have the Lowest Attendance?

Hunting and fishing season can adversely affect church attendance. Deer season was mentioned most frequently.

Leaders, Don’t Confuse These Key Terms

Words matter. Greatly. I get that and often need help from our team in shaping the right words.

How to Get the Best Ideas From Your People

11 ways to encourage people to have great ideas

How to Block Growth

I was once asked to help a church process how to get younger people to attend. After we discussed some change recommendations a man pulled me aside and said, "Son, we don't need no fancy ideas around here. We like being a small church."

10 Things I Want Younger Leaders to Know

Wisdom from an older leader

Allowing the Holy Spirit to Lead the Way

There are two great dangers in the life of a church leader. Leading from your own power and assuming it’s all up to God's power.

Creating a Culture That Encourages Empowerment Without Entitlement

How do you create a culture of entitlement without fueling entitlement?

7 Aspects of Increasing Your Reach

You have to live in the tension of change if you want to experience growth. Change is never popular with everyone, but when you resist it, you are resisting the opportunity to grow.