Tweet The first few years of church revitalization were hard. I’ve told people they were some of the hardest years of my career. I had to learn how to remain…
I often hear from pastors who want to grow as leaders. They feel pressure to steer the church on a healthy course. Most of these leaders are humble, knowing ultimately Christ is the head of the church.
Tweet .A few years ago I met with a group of Millennials in our church – asking them to help me think through leadership today. The most repeated word was…
Tweet Have you ever heard the phrase “odd person out”? I’ve been odd man out numerous times. Some people assume because I’m a pastor I can’t also be fun. So,…
Tweet One way my coaching and consulting is unique in that I don’t come to you with a script. I can create a script, but have never found that as…
Tweet I was talking with someone about the early days of church planting. We had not yet officially formed a core group and the initial staff members had not committed. As…
Tweet The Psalmist said, “I have hidden your word in my heart so I might not sin against you.” God’s Word can be a protection for our heart and soul….
Tweet Many times a leader can be clueless about the real health of the organization they lead. The best leaders avoid what I call the leadership vacuum. I once watched as…
Tweet I was coaching a pastor trying to help a church grow again. The previous pastor left town after a series of bad decisions – some decisions the church is…
Tweet In my world, the word team is used almost on a daily basis. Most of us want to be in a team environment. However, in my experience working with…