In his book, The Advantage, Patrick Lencioni makes a powerful case that intelligence is not enough when the task is leadership. Being smart … [Read more...] about Visionary Leadership Requires Clarity
About Joel Snider
Joel Snider retired in 2016 after 40 years in active ministry and spent the last 21 years as pastor of First Baptist Church, Rome, Georgia. Joel has an active coaching practice with a wide variety of clients, including ministers, small business owners, and financial planners. In his work with CHC, Joel focuses on creating a faith development ministry with young families and churches, in addition to consulting for minister search committees and congregational health. He is also a coach for CHC. He is in the CHC-Southeast region. He can be reached at JoelS@chchurches.org.
Articles by Joel Snider
A Church’s Hope of Resurrection
First Christian Church of Rome, Georgia (Disciples of Christ), was a great partner in ministry with the church I pastored for twenty-one years. … [Read more...] about A Church’s Hope of Resurrection
Digital Rip Van Winkles Part Two: Awake in 2030
Part One of this article described the rapid digital transformation happening around us. When in-person church is safe again, we will feel like … [Read more...] about Digital Rip Van Winkles Part Two: Awake in 2030
Digital Rip Van Winkles
Part One: Waking Up in the Future Microsoft Corporation says COVID-19 has accelerated the technological transformation of our society. A year … [Read more...] about Digital Rip Van Winkles
The Path to Hope Leads Through Endurance
I read a story recently by a man who lived in Houston during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. He and his neighbors felt a deep, intrinsic … [Read more...] about The Path to Hope Leads Through Endurance
What is Your Church’s Plan for the Coronavirus?
The coronavirus has replaced politics as the headline news during the past week. The stock market had a record week of losses while … [Read more...] about What is Your Church’s Plan for the Coronavirus?
The Real Rules of Military Leaders
A church leader in another community told me about his former pastor, who had taken an assessment of his leadership style. The results showed that … [Read more...] about The Real Rules of Military Leaders
Leading in Public Prayer
“Oh, Lord, as you read today in the Courier-Journal…” That’s how one worship leader began a prayer in our seminary chapel. The … [Read more...] about Leading in Public Prayer
Tantalus, the Search for Perfection, and Grace
My education in preaching aligns with the tradition of excellence in manuscripts. It is the tradition of the crafted phrase and the choice of … [Read more...] about Tantalus, the Search for Perfection, and Grace