After church conflict, most congregations assume the goal is resolution. But resolution is rarely the finish line—it’s the doorway. Once tension … [Read more...] about After the Conflict: How Churches Rebuild Trust and Clarify Who They Are
Skills that De-Escalate Tension and Build Trust
In this fourth session of the Beyond Fight or Flight series, we explore practical leadership skills that help congregations lower anxiety and move … [Read more...] about Skills that De-Escalate Tension and Build Trust
A Faithful Path Through Conflict
Conflict in the life of a church is rarely easy, but it is not unusual. Wherever people care deeply, differences will emerge. Perspectives will vary. … [Read more...] about A Faithful Path Through Conflict
What’s the Real Issue? Beneath the Surface of Church Conflict
Faithful leadership asks a harder question: What is the real issue here? If you've got people, you've got tension. But not all tension is really … [Read more...] about What’s the Real Issue? Beneath the Surface of Church Conflict
If You’ve Got People, You’ve Got Tension: A Faithful First Step in Church Conflict
Churches are made of people. And wherever you have people, you will have differences—different experiences, preferences, expectations, and reactions … [Read more...] about If You’ve Got People, You’ve Got Tension: A Faithful First Step in Church Conflict
Structuring Your Church for Tomorrow
The pastor who built your last decade of ministry success is probably the wrong hire for your next decade. This isn't a criticism of faithful … [Read more...] about Structuring Your Church for Tomorrow
Before You Make a Plan, Name the Pain
The rural congregation represented 130 years of history in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, with about 150 active members. Its leadership agreed … [Read more...] about Before You Make a Plan, Name the Pain
Organizational Pitfalls That Keep Churches Stuck
A veteran airline pilot once told me, “Even the most advanced aircraft won’t go anywhere without regular course corrections.” The same is true of … [Read more...] about Organizational Pitfalls That Keep Churches Stuck
Facing Reality: Visioning for Your Church’s Future
Denial is not just a river in Egypt. It’s one of those quotes that isn’t in the Bible but should be. The human capacity for denying reality … [Read more...] about Facing Reality: Visioning for Your Church’s Future
