Ministry in every job
Many believe that life fits into one of two compartments. Either what I am doing is spiritual or my work is normal, common, everyday and thus spiritually unimportant.
7 things you can do if you want things to change … and no one else does
So, what do you do if you want things to change and pretty much no one else does?
Is my job ministry?
Stop and think about this. There are so many jobs and so many people—does God value some jobs more than others?
Pursuing Redemptive Economic Activities — Mike Hatch
A key part of Christian leadership is managing our finances in a way that honors God. But God calls us to more than just sound money management, says Mike Hatch.
Joyful because we’re getting closer to home
I'm 81 years old, and I’m probably more joyful than ever. I laugh more and enjoy life more than ever.
Foresight & how the mighty (churches) fall
Many church leaders have a vision regarding the future impact of a church (e.g. innovation, unity, impact, reach, etc.). But too often, slowly at first almost unperceivably, these healthy churches began a slow but steady decline.
Why business partnerships fail. Here are the 9 rules for making them work
It’s said, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This observation can apply to business as well.
The one thing we don’t hear about multisite churches
The multisite strategy is ingrained in the American church culture. While the majority of churches will never use a multisite strategy, they are no longer perceived as aberrations and outliers.
In the future, blended services may not be so common
Church leaders often blend worship services in hopes of creating unity.
The hidden predictor of business success: employee retention rates
It’s a grip test. Simply squeeze a tool called a dynamometer that measures your grip strength. The stronger your grip, the better your health and lower your risk of dying.
What does picking up litter have to do with building a culture of respect?
As a parent, pastor, and former coach, I am always interested in ways leaders can help build cultures of respect among church members, teams, and children.
Seven points Jesus might make concerning the American election
Some pastors refrain from preaching on political topics. However, on national holidays and in national election years, many parishioners yearn for some biblical perspective.
Who and what is the silent generation?
I’ve often lamented my failure to talk with my dad more frequently. You know how it is. You always think you have more time.
The danger of consensus leadership: how to avoid mediocrity and stifled innovation
Many decisions have no clear, obvious correct answer. For some decisions, the best answer is difficult and possibly even painful. This is perhaps the most difficult aspect of leadership—the need to forge a path when it is unclear or challenging.
Finding clarity below the surface: leadership lessons from rough waters
Sometimes, the most challenging days in leadership can offer the greatest growth opportunities.
Video: Foresight leadership
Foresight leadership is seeing what your outreach field will look like in 2, 3 & 7 years … and start planning now.
What to look for in a church
Instead of looking for temporal internal needs when evaluating a church, look for eternal external needs.
Want to kill idols? Reserve this adjective for God alone.
We are called to delight in the gifts the Creator has given while delighting in our Creator above all things.
Seven reasons we should encourage our members not to use their smartphones or tablets in worship services
Have I become a legalistic and grumpy old man? Maybe. But hear me out.
A father’s mission: Dan Gregory’s Christ-centered approach to addiction recovery
One out of every 10 American adults struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol.
