Responding to the concern of an aging church congregation
There is a rightful concern in many churches today about the relative age composition of active church members. In fact, one of the most frequent consultation requests we receive is “help my church get younger.”
How you show love through accountability and confrontation
Upholding a distinct standard of behavior between the church and the world stands as a testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel.
Keep your communication simple
In this one-minute strategy, Bob Whitesel explains the importance of keeping your communication simple.
How to prepare someone on your team for executive leadership
While it is possible to find qualified candidates, there are farther and fewer in between. In fact, I support developing a robust, assertive recruitment strategy. Don’t be shy about choosing it.
How to become a “bounce-back” leader
Since every leader will face difficulty, what can we do to become more resilient? Consider these five practical steps you can apply in your life and leadership to ‘bounce back’ more quickly.
How to develop courageous leadership
In challenging times, leaders are called upon to exhibit inspiring levels of courage. But finding the ways to develop such courage can be a leader’s greatest challenge.
5 ways to assess your current communication rhythm
Here are five ways to assess your current rhythm with suggestions for establishing next steps toward a new rhythm that’s effective for your local church:
4 types of thinking that could sabotage your leadership
When you and I can see how certain patterns of thinking trip us (and others) up, progress becomes easier. Here are four types of thinking that could sabotage your leadership and have often tripped up mine.
Why your job is sacred regardless of where you work
So, if our job can give glory to God, no matter what that job is, does that mean that our interaction in a "secular" environment can impact the lives of pre-believers? I think so.
God’s transformative dreams for you
Some dreams are fulfilled quickly. Some take a little longer. God-sized, God-given dreams may even take longer than our lifetimes to complete.
Are you helping employees climb the career ladder or find their “career compass?
What happens when there's someone we see that has a lot of potential, but they don't necessarily want to be manager or climb the career ladder? How can you best help them navigate their next steps?
The art of negotiation: Essential skills for leaders
The art of negotiation is a critical skill for a leader. You’re always wheeling and dealing in a good way, trying to make things better for yourself and those you lead.
Why church consultations fail
Let’s look at that one key factor that most often determines success in church consultations. You might be surprised.
How Jesus chose those in the workplace to run His Church
Jesus never intended for the church to be a subculture but, rather, the counterculture. The church was not meant to assimilate itself into society, but to change society by transforming its cities.
10 life lessons during a busy season
Here are 10 life lessons learned I’ve learned during the past several months of my very busy season of life.
This first step will move you toward a solution
Leaders solve problems. And whatever problem you’re facing, clarifying your thinking is always the first-step to move you towards a solution. Such clarity of thought became something of a lifeline when I encountered a serious problem in a small airport in an impoverished country in east Africa.
3 words that have helped organizations change for better and for worse
Unfreeze, change and refreeze. These three words have helped many organizations change.
Lessons from the dream expert
Dreams often take a long time to come to fulfillment. God’s Dreams, like Joseph’s, are worth the wait, however long they take.
7 questions to end your day well
Ending your day well might be the key to beginning the next day well.
9 dangerous fault lines for churches in 2024
On the one hand, I am hopeful for local congregations. I continue to see God working in countless churches. On the other hand, I see numerous warnings, more than I can remember in my lifetime. I call those warnings “fault lines.”
