In his highly influential New York Times Best-selling book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni writes: “Not finance. Not strategy. Not … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Build Staff Trust
7 Suggestions For Preventing Conflict Before It Happens
As surely as we can expect thunderstorms in the summer, hurricanes in the fall, and blizzards in the winter, the Church is about to experience a … [Read more...] about 7 Suggestions For Preventing Conflict Before It Happens
Five Healthy Habits
Researchers at Harvard University recently completed a study of the factors that lead to a healthier, longer life. Using life-style questionnaires and … [Read more...] about Five Healthy Habits
Necessary Leaders
I have known dozens of churches well. Some I served; some were served by colleagues. Others were neighboring congregations. A few of these churches … [Read more...] about Necessary Leaders
Do you ever change your mind?
I recently listened to a friend as he described the challenge his church had faced as they navigated a difficult congregational decision. It was no … [Read more...] about Do you ever change your mind?
People Talk
Church people talk. They talk about all kinds of things. They talk about the pastor, her sermon, how many people used to be in worship, and what we … [Read more...] about People Talk
When Being Smart isn’t Enough
Work smarter. Whenever we feel the pressure of too many responsibilities and not enough time, someone reminds us to work smarter. Soon we get the … [Read more...] about When Being Smart isn’t Enough
12 Healthy Trends Emerging in Revitalizing Churches
There are a lot of adjectives that can be used to describe churches: Vibrant churches, mega churches, healthy churches, dying churches, transitioning … [Read more...] about 12 Healthy Trends Emerging in Revitalizing Churches
Church Fitness Tracker
Last Christmas my wife and I gave each other personal fitness trackers. These are tools that you wear on your wrist and the tracker will keep count of … [Read more...] about Church Fitness Tracker
