4 ways to build leadership transparency
Without trust, leadership suffers. However, when a staff, customers or congregation trust their leaders, good things happen.
Understanding my narcissistic boss
If you have come to the conclusion that your boss is selfish, mean-spirited, lacking in basic social graces, and only interested in his own success, you are definitely not alone.
Can leadership be learned?
Is leadership something we’re born with, or is it something we learn?
What every leader can learn from Jesus
I believe that there are five essential leadership lessons every leader could learn from Jesus.
Dave Ramsey encourages pastors to lead people out of debt
A one-time real estate magnate whose bankruptcy preceded him becoming a popular finance advisor recently urged Southern Baptist pastors to lead people out of debt. Dave Ramsey, whose syndicated radio program airs on more than 600 stations, told pastors at the Southern Baptist Convention in mid-June that many people they speak to on Sunday mornings lack the ability to handle money. Baptist Press reported that Ramey said 70 percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and another 16 percent are either bankrupt or on the verge of it. “Quit preaching tithing lessons to broke people,” said the creator of [...]
What leaders can learn from the Parable of the Talents
I want to take a look at this piece of scripture in a different light. One that leaders can learn how to lead better.
How to find (and keep) your joy in ministry
If your joy in ministry depends on everything going your way, you’ll be miserable for much of your ministry.
The most important leadership skill you will develop
Where is your focus?
Profile: Jim Barber, president of the Society for Church Consulting
Jim Barber’s confidence in God has sustained him through leadership roles both in the marketplace and in ministry.
5 church developments on the horizon
Yes, the times they are a-changing. And these five developments are among the most dramatic.
5 types of people God will use to break the rules
God is a God of order. He’s also a God who likes to break the rules, especially with leaders.
What is essential for true leadership?
There are many ideas about how to lead. However, this is the primary one.
What is your workplace mentality?
People tend to assimilate to the characteristics of those they spend the most time with.
4 steps for helping people weather life’s storms
Here are steps to building a strong foundation for leadership and life.
6 common problems with church bylaws
Some churches use bylaws well beyond their original intent.
How to inspire poor performers to hold themselves accountable
If you don’t deal directly with sub-par performance you will not maximize the value that your organization provides.
The struggle of shepherding a team
There is a lot to learn about caring for lambs on a farm, but this technique taught me more about shepherding a team.
Warning signs no leader should ignore
Here are four warning signs every leader should address when they see them.
How to think differently about the emotional impact of ministry
Few vocations rival the emotional weight those in ministry carry. This is the result of being on the front line in a broken world.
Is your church measuring up?
There are at least two reasons the Western church is struggling.
