How to develop the courage to lead in challenging times
In today's turbulent times, leaders are being called upon to lead with more courage than ever before. But how can you lead courageously, when you're just not feeling particularly brave?
4 ways to move your team from languishing to thriving
In a recent conversation with a leader we work with, a concern he raised really caught my attention. He said, "My team seems to be doing the best they can, but I don't get a sense that they're flourishing."
Why consumer church members leave your church
"I'm not getting fed." It's one of the most common complaints of church members looking for excuses to leave a church.
Confession: I was a benevolent dictator
When they came to me with an idea, I applauded them for their idea and then shared with them two or more things that would add horsepower to their plan.
4 questions for the 2021 grads in your life
Pastors may consider adapting these thought-provoking questions and answers when they address their congregations' grads in a sermon or in written recognition.
What is a leader’s responsibility when conflict occurs?
Good leaders recognize that the majority of the conflicts in their organization can be prevented or resolved by employing these six practices.
Ruthlessly eliminating hurry
It was a monastery on the top of a hill on a foggy, rainy afternoon in the Pacific Northwest. Just the monks, a spiritual coach, and me for three whole days – a silent retreat. What would I say to myself?
The heart of a leader
Brittany Rust shares the three heart postures and attributes necessary for healthy and effective leadership. (This is a snippet from Brittany's online leadership course for women, Leading and Loving From the Woman's Heart. To learn more, visit brittanyrust.com.)
How to be an adaptive leader
Today's world requires courageous leaders who are willing to lead when they can't foresee the outcome.
Critics: Stay away or draw close to them?
Leaders should not cut off their critics, but should actually stay connected to them in a calm way.
What are you paying attention to?
When we "target fixate," we're looking at something that is drawing us away from our destination.
Celebrating victories of all sizes
Be on the lookout today for where God proves his love, his kindness, and his generosity in your life.
The big church leadership mistake of 2021 (that you can still avoid)
As hard as the last year has been, you've learned so much in this disruption that to simply re-embrace what was will destroy what can be.
Hiring? 4 traits a church communicator must have
Look for these traits primarily and rule out anyone that doesn't exhibit them. Only then look at their writing, design, web, and creative skills as a value-add.
What megachurches, neighborhood churches and the multi-site movement tell us
The attractional church is yielding to the local church. This one phenomenon explains what is taking place in the three categories of churches described in this article.
Hearing God’s call to the workplace mission field
Have you heard God's voice calling you to full-time Christian ministry? Have you also felt a call towards the marketplace, government or education, health care or the arts?
What the Bible says about the doors in your life
A few years back, I spent most of the year studying the Bible's use of the word "door." The concept is found about 400 times in Scripture, often as a metaphor for opportunities in our lives.
Structuring your organization to encourage servant leadership
I think the org chart should be turned on its head.
Giving generously when times are tough
Many churches report that giving during the pandemic has been exceptional. In fact, in most churches giving has actually increased while in-person attendance has declined significantly from a year ago.
What do toilet repairs and leadership composure have in common?
I learned a lesson about leadership composure from an unlikely source.
