Empowering other people on the team to be leaders – delegation – is critical to a successful church or organization. Every leader talks about delegation, but few truly empower others to be leaders. It’s a frustration I hear frequently from staff members of churches.
Frankly, as one with a strength […] Continue Reading…
This post developed after talking with a young pastor overwhelmed with the responsibility he’s been given. It was his first church out of seminary. His church expects a lot from him – leading the church, preaching great messages, visiting the sick (and the well), managing a budget, and seeing […] Continue Reading…
As a leader for over 30 years, I’ve received my share of criticism. It comes with leadership. If you aren’t receiving criticism — you probably aren’t leading. I’ve also received my share of anonymous criticism. I’ve been a small business owner, elected official, church planter and church revitalizer. So […] Continue Reading…
I’m curious what you do with anonymous criticism as a leader.
I never really had an official policy of how I handle anonymous criticism, but I often felt I should establish one.
I realize that growth in any organization and just being in a position of leadership welcomes critics. The […] Continue Reading…
Most of us have taken down our
Christmas decorations. I heard a survey that said 14% of people leave them up
through Valentine’s. Go for it. But most of us, at least in the church world,
are beginning to think about our next big season – Easter.
It’s been said the early bird […] Continue Reading…
There is a part of church revitalization we don’t talk about
much – if ever. Yet, pastors think about it a lot.
I know this from personal experience and from talking to
literally dozens of pastors attempting church revitalization.
Although it is a secret, I’m convinced it’s the hardest
thing any pastor will face […] Continue Reading…
Today I officially begin working for myself. It’s not the first time I’ve stepped into an unknown (I actually think we are supposed to throughout our life), but it seems a bit more daunting in my mid-fifties. (And I realize I’ve got nothing on Abraham or Moses.) Still, I’m […] Continue Reading…
The best leadership, in my opinion, comes out of the resolve a leader has made in his or her heart.
The resolve of a leader is a pre-determined approach to way a leader will lead. These are personal convictions, values, and personally held beliefs, which shape the decisions a leader makes […] Continue Reading…
I’ve always been considered a fairly disciplined person. There are certain disciplines that have made me who I am today.
In especially busy or stressful times of life, however, I do not always feel as disciplined in each area of my life. I may excel in one area, but not […] Continue Reading…
I’m a reflective person. This time of year, when we start to see all the “best of” reflections online and in the news, I like to do my own personal reflection. How was the year? What can we learn from it? How can I do better next year?
I think […] Continue Reading…
What’s the best Christmas present you can ever give?
Give words. Share the gift of words.
Words can harm. They can bruise a spirit and injure a soul. Some people spend years trying to recover from crushing words. Of course, I’m not talking about these kind of words. I’m talking about […] Continue Reading…
These Proverbs Could Greatly Improve Social Media
If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit; if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences. Proverbs 9:12
Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:13
A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, but […] Continue Reading…
I recently posted some Christmas gift ideas for husbands struggling to find something for their wife. I had written about this subject before and it came from years of experience talking with men in church. Many times, they didn’t know what to buy so they either did nothing or […] Continue Reading…
I am frequently asked by pastors to help them process going to another church. They want to make the wisest decision and that involves asking the right questions. I always appreciate when a pastor is diligent in this process.
Although it should certainly be a “call”, I believe God […] Continue Reading…
Maybe you’ve thought about Christmas for your wife, but you still have no clue what to get her. It’s the same problem every year. Gift card may be what you’re thinking. Cash perhaps. Let your daughter pick something up if she’s old enough.
No sweat. I understand. I’m here […] Continue Reading…
