by Jayne Davis | Nov 19, 2019 | change
Sometimes we find ourselves out on a ledge. Personally, professionally, as churches. The view can be spectacular, or it can be terrifying. It all depends on which lens you choose to look through.Last weekend I was watching a documentary, Free Solo. I don’t usually...
by Jayne Davis | May 22, 2019 | healthy ministry
When’s the last time you had a really great staff retreat? I’m not talking about a “working vacation” type of retreat when you were able to knock out a big project free from the distractions of the office and phones. It’s a bonus if the group can...
by Jayne Davis | Mar 5, 2019 | leadership
What is the best team you’ve ever been a part of? We are in the middle of a hiring process at our church right now. This is an important question to ask if you value team ministry and want your next hire to be a good fit. Good teams work together toward a...
by Jayne Davis | Dec 12, 2017 | congregation, Jesus
Santa’s not the only one making last minute adjustments to his Christmas plans these days. At least he shouldn’t be. As church leaders we know that there will be a lot of faces in the pews on Christmas Eve that we rarely see for most of the rest of the year. A...
by Jayne Davis | Sep 12, 2017 | leadership, spiritual discernment
Jesus used questions to shape his disciples into the leaders he needed them to be. Those same questions can be a powerful means for shaping your staff team as well. One of the most important elements of a healthy church is the staff culture. Whether yours is a large...
