Are you looking to work to satisfy?
We think that if we land that promotion, write a bestselling book, retire early, win the next chess match, or build the world’s tallest tower, then we’ll be all right.
Here’s when it’s time to turn up the performance level of your team
Leadership requires “10 out of 10” level performance day in and day out.
Here’s why you can call yourself a “change agent” in ministry
What would you say is the essence of pastoral ministry? That’s a question that stumps most people.
Celebrate today what God can do through adversity
Our God allowed our country to form under the most incredible adversity. Adversity builds character and draws us to our knees before His throne.
Trusting those you lead
Here are five ways we can show that we believe in trust, and that we trust those we lead.
What to do when you’re on the edge of burnout
This prophet of God was giving up. He was done. He saw no way forward. Can you relate?
Why are churches in denial more today than ever?
We identified seven reasons.
Overcoming the code words
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I’ll pray about it,” you know that’s simply code for “I don’t think so.” How can you get beyond the code of rejection? Here are some general ideas to consider.
Remember this when you have a frustrating day
Sometimes it can be tempting to believe that work itself is a curse.
What does your team celebrate?
How do your celebrations display your organizational values?
For those going through a storm
Have you ever wondered why you went through some of the things you've had to face?
6 ways you can change your limiting beliefs
As I work with leaders, most of my time is spent on how they see, interpret and respond to life.
Understanding staff transitions in this new season
The majority of staff in many organizations have no organizational knowledge or experience of the pre-COVID years.
Video: How churches can be strategic about post-pandemic giving
In this week's video, Bob talks with his pastor about strategic options for churches when it comes to post-pandemic giving.
Keep these in mind when communicating is in your job description
Here are the three roles of the church communication director that encompass most day-to-day tasks.
Finding people who challenge you
Like-minded people rarely stretch me. Instead, I have begun seeking out challenger groups.
Rethinking a church’s strategy for inviting the community in
For decades, many church strategies have been built around getting people in the community to come to your church.
The keys to volunteer recruitment
Part of the conductor’s role (as pastor) is to set the spirit of the church. Here are some realities to remember when recruiting volunteers.
Creating space for rest
I am probably the worst person on the planet to be writing about rest.
When it comes to work, here’s what God didn’t create
What God created in the first six days is remarkable. But what’s equally remarkable is what he did not create.
