Tweet There are a lot of gray issues in leadership. So many times I simply don’t know what to do. I try to lead by consensus building, but even with…
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Tweet I recently posted about the things I miss from church planting serving in an established church. Church planting can be daunting, but the rewards from seeing people far from…
Tweet I only had four church experiences in vocational ministry. I served twice in traditional churches where God allowed us to bring a renewed energy and growth go established churches….
Tweet Leadership is hard and every decision a leader makes is subject to opinion. Different opinions. Lots of different opinions. Every hard decision a leader makes excites some and upsets…
Tweet I entered ministry after a long career in the business world. I had significant life and leadership experience, but honestly, some of it was learned through tremendously painful experiences….
Tweet As a pastor, the larger the church grew the greater the tension I have felt between being available and being accessible. That has been equally true every time God…
Tweet When I’m talking to a pastor or other leader who has accepted a new position or is in a time of transition – after I hear the excitement in…
Tweet I was once asked to speak to a local youth leadership program on — well, it makes sense — leadership. That is what they were attempting to learn. I’ve…
Tweet In leadership, its important to know the difference in popularity and trust. I’ve seen leaders – whether pastors, politicians or in business – try to take people places, even…
Tweet Change takes time. There are no “quick fixes” in the world of change leadership. And there shouldn’t be. I’ve seen many leaders try to rush change through only to…