How to Know When to Let a Church or Ministry Die
Some ministries and churches are meant to last for a season. Here's how to know when that season is over.
Tag: Phil Cooke
When It’s Time to Stop Forgiving a Leader’s Weakness
Leaders are human and there are many times when forgiveness is appropriate. But sometimes further action is necessary.
3 Critical Keys to Telling Your Personal Story
If you had 3–5 minutes to tell someone your life story or testimony, what would you say? Here are critical keys to telling your story.
What We Can Learn From the Street Corner Evangelist
We can debate the evangelistic effectiveness, but there are also helpful principles we can learn.
How Do You Define Excellence?
We're all pursuing excellence, but do we really know what we're aiming for?
How Do You Measure Success?
The world measures success by things like money, fame and prestige, but the story of Paul models a different way of thinking about it.
What Do People Think About Your Ministry?
Good donor relations depend on a good reputation for fulfilling promises. What do people think when they think about your ministry?
How to Identify Your Blindspots
We all have areas in our life and leadership we don't see clearly. These tips will help you identify and deal with those blindspots.
The Secret Power of Appreciation
We ttalk about the importance of encouragement. As Goethe said in 1768, “Instruction does much, but encouragement everything.” Here's one compelling example.
A Lesson for Church Leaders From a Brand Strategist
You may not think of your church as a "brand," but thinking this way helps you shape your vision, properly equip your team and identify advocates of your church.