Tweet A couple years ago there was a consistent problem in one of our areas of ministry. It was something, which I would have quickly addressed, but no one brought…
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Tweet I have held a senior leadership position for over 20 years and been in leadership over 35 years. In this post, I want to express some things I’ve observed…
When we planted our church I had a vision. It was actually a ten-year old vision. The vision was broad. I felt God wanted to have a church that reached people where they were, not with rules to perform to for approval, but with unconditional love and grace. I recruited a co-pastor who could share that vision. I recruited a core team who could own that vision as their own. My co-pastor and I recruited a worship leader who believed the vision. Then step-by-step we began to give away our vision.
Tweet The longer I’m in leadership, the more I realize I don’t always fully know the real health of my team or organization at any given time – at least…
Tweet I have a few warnings for those who want to be a senior leader. I should probably first say, should you choose to do so, I’ll be one of…
Tweet Leader, let me share one of the best things you can do to better empower your team. And, in full disclosure, I’m the worst at this, but it’s something…
Tweet I have a strong desire to help improve the quality of leadership in churches and ministries, especially among the next generation of Christian leaders. My youngest son, Nate, who…
Tweet I was once talking with a young pastor having to make some hard decisions in his church. He was praying, seeking wisdom from other pastors and leaders, and allowing…
Tweet All of us make mistakes and occasionally need someone to help us become better at what we do. This should always be the end goal of correction. Avoiding the…
Tweet I have been part of several organizations experiencing either exponential growth or tremendous change. In business and with a few churches, we had times of explosive growth, but also…