Is it possible to lead your organization toward greater team chemistry? It’s not only possible, but it’s imperative. Chemistry is the oil that keeps the machinery of ministry running smoothly. It’s not simply having people join hands and sing Kumbaya; rather it’s a carefully nurtured environment where each…
An Easy Fix to a Leader’s Most Common Communication Challenge
Leadership is all about communication. Moving a group of people, or an entire church, to a preferred future requires the ability to leverage effective communication to stir people to action. This is why leaders can become easily frustrated when their persuasive words don’t seem to ignite the desired change in behavior. “Surely,” a leader will…
Beware of These 5 Seductive Churches
Originally posted March 9, 2012 Here’s a question that could reveal an awful lot about the health of your church. “What church are you in love with…really?” You see, you can often discern a church’s vital signs by how much love the senior pastor has for his congregation. Really. And few seductions can steal a…
4 Ways to Spot Your Church’s Rising Stars
One of the most important roles in the life of any leader, particularly a church leader, is to spot the “rising stars” – those members of your team who are exhibiting ever-increasing passion, desire and, most importantly, results. But how do you spot these rising stars? Effective leaders…
5 Ways Great Meetings Can Drive Your Organization Forward
It has become increasingly fashionable for leaders to say, “I just hate going to all these meetings!” And while it’s true that a poorly led meeting can indeed be a waste of time, effectively leveraged meetings can provide you with at least five irreplaceable opportunities: 1. In a…
