Lead With a Contagious, Refreshing Spirit
If someone feels like you like him or her, they’re more likely to respond positively to your leadership. If they don’t, and enough people feel the same way, your leadership will suffer.
Leadership
Can I Trust You? Understanding Trust Dynamics
No matter what kind of situation I get called into as a leadership consultant, before very long we will be looking at some issue regarding understanding trust dynamics that is at the center of the problem or opportunity people are facing.
How to Avoid the 5 Biggest Mistakes Pastors Make on Sundays
The things that keep us from being at our best when people need us
10 Tips on Getting to Know Your Community
Even if you disagree politically with the leaders, develop friendships with them; you need to know these influencers in your community. They can be reservoirs of information about past community struggles, current needs, and future plans when getting to know your community.
The Top 10 Lowest-Attended Sundays: Does Your Church Follow the Pattern?
We’ve ranked the top 10 lowest-attended Sundays based on feedback from over 400 church leaders to help you plan your ministry year more effectively.
Leaders, Don’t Confuse These Key Leadership Terms
Words matter greatly in leadership. Understanding and using the correct terms can prevent significant confusion, as I've often needed help shaping the right words.
How to Get the Best Ideas From Your People
11 ways to encourage people to have great ideas
How to Stop a Church From Growing
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," revealing a mentality that can stop a church from growing.
10 Things I Want Younger Leaders to Know
Receive vital advice for young leaders from experienced individuals, sharing wisdom gained over years of ministry.
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 its all up to God's power, rather than allowing the Holy Spirit to lead.
