Discover how core competencies will empower your mission and vision
Why do so many lay leaders roll their eyes when a new pastor wants to re-edit the mission and vision statement?
Writing and the art of rest
It took me a long time to learn to avoid setting impossible schedules for myself.
Senior pastors are workplace leaders too
There seems to be a self-imposed separation between church leadership and leaders in other areas of society.
4 potent prayers to invigorate evangelism
These four, simple prayers will help solve a pastor’s most enduring and most important problem.
4 strategies to help leaders develop critical thinking skills
Are you a critical thinker? Think about it. Leaders need to cultivate and practice critical thinking skills.
4 brain hacks than can make you a better leader
As I've immersed myself in learning how our brain affects life and leadership.
4 traps of ingrown churches
Slowly over time most churches grow primarily inward in their focus, rather than focusing outward to meet the needs of those outside the church.
7 traits of churches with increasing per-member giving
The important question for congregations to consider is—what is the average giving by each member?
Learn to juggle chickens if you want to lead a church turnaround
Turnaround pastors manage restlessness, distractions and the unexpected differently than most pastors.
How Gen X could save the church
We can save the church. But what does that really mean?
This will change the world
Living in a world filled with pain and problems, we’re constantly looking for that answer to fix this brokenness.
What’s your most valuable asset?
https://vimeo.com/448003415 Is it leadership? Personality? Ministry strategy? Teaching, writing, preaching? Actually, your best asset may not be what you think. Jodi Hickerson puts a new spin on what should qualify as your most valuable offering. (Excerpted from the NACC conference in 2015.)
Are you preaching exclusively for baby boomers?
Here are six questions to ask yourself each Sunday that will positively engage all generations.
Want your church to grow? Then slow down!
If you're leading a church that is plateaued or in serious decline, one of the most important things you can do is counter-intuitive.
Do you really believe that?
https://vimeo.com/448006958 In today’s culture, many times the word “believe” is used to express our interests and opinions. Jodi Hickerson, programming director of Mission Church (Ventura, Calif.), shares absolutes, which weigh more than any of our interests and opinions. (Excerpted from the NACC conference in 2015.)
Creating a sustainable ministry platform
https://vimeo.com/448007939 How many followers does it take for your ministry to make an impact? What’s the secret to reaching more people? Jodi Hickerson, Programming Director of Mission Church (Ventura, Calif.), reveals how to make the biggest impact in the lives you encounter every day. (Excerpted from the NACC conference in 2015.)
Do you have what it takes for the job?
What is your response when someone looks at your résumé and asks how you match up with the task at hand?
Characteristics of a good shepherd
Jesus described himself as “the good shepherd.” That is an important distinction for church leaders to consider.
