7 questions to clarify your personal values
Every pastor needs what I call “true north” values—core convictions we refuse to compromise even when external pressures tempt us to do so.
3 leadership skills to master in 2022
If ministry in this new season calls for a different kind of leadership, what are the skills that leaders need to master?
A leadership talk with John Maxwell I’ll never forget
I am a great believer in "growing while you’re going," and "learning while you're listening."
4 steps for your church to be known for something
Being known for something is important for a church.
Riding the wave of excellence
This journey is not for the faint of heart.
3 ways to gain greater clarity in complexity
What a wonder it is that something so complex allows us to see so clearly.
4 ways we kill vision
Identifying or clarifying vision often feels elusive, confusing or frustrating for many people. But, it doesn't have to be.
How do you deal with failure?
Failure is inevitable. We will all face a situation we cannot overcome.
5 lessons churches can learn from Wordle
While churches should not emulate culture for imitation’s sake, we can learn a lot about the mindset of those we seek to reach.
Are you a Monday-morning atheist?
Unfortunately, many Christian business people are practical atheists.
Taking a leadership lesson from Moses
"Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth" (Numbers 12:3).
How often should you choose kindness?
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21).
Why leading with love is essential
When love is missing from the equation, we focus on the outcome at the expense of the people.
This mistake could mess up your leadership decisions
Some of the worst leadership decisions take place simply because the wrong person made the decision.
Do you use your knowledge as a weapon or a tool?
Choose being kind over being right, and you will be right every time.
3 prerequisites for introducing change
There’s a lot of pre-planning and preparation needed to make it happen.
The real role of values, vision and mission
In most organizations, reading the values, vision, and mission statement feels like reading the back of a dinner menu.
Does your business team feel like family?
We’ve all heard people say about their workplace, “We’re like family around here.”
Good fruit starts at the root
Good fruit leaves a great taste in your mouth and leaves you wanting more. But how do you get good fruit?
4 questions for transformation
What got you here won't get you there. You want to learn and grow and become better, right?
