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 … [Read more...] about Three Virtues of a Healthy Staff Team
Making a List & Checking It Twice: 3 Must Do’s for Your Church This Christmas
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 … [Read more...] about Making a List & Checking It Twice: 3 Must Do’s for Your Church This Christmas
The Spirit of Your Staff
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 … [Read more...] about The Spirit of Your Staff
The Best Reason to Write Your Own Curriculum
How do you know when to write your own Sunday School curriculum? As plans get made for this fall and bible study materials get ordered, the … [Read more...] about The Best Reason to Write Your Own Curriculum
“Do You C.A.R.E. Enough?”
Since 1944, Hallmark greeting cards have been advertised with the famous tagline, “When you care enough to send the very best.” Whether encouraging … [Read more...] about “Do You C.A.R.E. Enough?”
Too Busy NOT to Stop
Over 20 years ago, Bill Hybels wrote a terrific book, Too Busy NOT to Pray. In it he challenged our passive willingness to allow busyness to muscle … [Read more...] about Too Busy NOT to Stop
The Spiritual Practice of Creating Margin
This article originally appeared at www.baptistnews.com. My weary body slid into the lounge chair by the pool like Derek Jeter stealing second base – … [Read more...] about The Spiritual Practice of Creating Margin
Sometimes Its Just a Matter of Showing Up
It was really such a simple plan. The group would meet at my house at 4:30 for coffee and dessert and then head off together to the nursing home at 6 … [Read more...] about Sometimes Its Just a Matter of Showing Up
Cultivating a Healthy Staff Culture
Christianity is built on relationships. Our relationship with God. Our relationships with one another. Jesus taught us that in what he said and how he … [Read more...] about Cultivating a Healthy Staff Culture