There have been times in my ministry where I have understated the importance of spiritual gifts, partly because of the way some spoke of such gifts … [Read more...] about 7 Things Every Church Member Needs to Know About Spiritual Gifts
Let’s Celebrate Failure
Yes, you read correctly. It’s time for congregations to start celebrating failure! We don’t celebrate failure in most businesses and certainly not in … [Read more...] about Let’s Celebrate Failure
Ready for an Experiment?
A part of me loves change and likes to experience the vitality and energy that comes when new people and challenges bring growth and newness to my … [Read more...] about Ready for an Experiment?
We Need to Talk
“We need to talk.” Those words often signal there is a hard truth to share, a difficult decision to make, a problem to solve, or a conflict to … [Read more...] about We Need to Talk
7 Good Reasons to Consider Staying in Ministry
Already concerned about the coming pastor shortage — due to fewer young adults choosing a ministry career and many veteran pastors planning for … [Read more...] about 7 Good Reasons to Consider Staying in Ministry
Effective Leadership Without Force
Leadership comes hard these days. Everyone wants to argue. Political leaders, PTA presidents, and pastors find themselves in the … [Read more...] about Effective Leadership Without Force
The Keys to an Effective Search Process
Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Spiritual Intelligence (SQ), and Missional Intelligence (MQ) are the keys to an effective search process. Over the … [Read more...] about The Keys to an Effective Search Process
Developing A Vision for Your Church
Does a Church Need a Vision Plan? Every church clergy member longs to fulfill God’s mission and build up the church, bringing help, hope, and healing … [Read more...] about Developing A Vision for Your Church
10 Things about Church That Are Not Changing
The church is undergoing a huge paradigm shift. While methodologies and strategies have been changing since the followers of Jesus were first … [Read more...] about 10 Things about Church That Are Not Changing
