Originally posted July 31 2012 For your church’s next lead-team hire, should you recruit from the marketplace or from a bible school? Changes in our culture, and in our churches, make this a question you need to wrestle with. Here’s why. An exciting trend appeared in the local church about 20 years ago. It was…
4 Ways to Spot Your Church’s Rising Stars
Originally posted June 19, 2012 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? Image via iStockPhoto.com Effective…
3 Common Leadership Mistakes Made by the New Sheriff In Town
Originally posted August 7, 2012 You’ve just assumed your post in a new leadership position and your instincts tell you to make your mark, and to make it quickly. You want everyone to know, “There’s a new sheriff in town.” Image via iStockPhoto.com Effective leaders will implement a 90 or 100 day action plan, perhaps…
When the Pastor’s Teen Rebels…
There are few realities more painful for a church leader than dealing with a teenage son or daughter who is living in rebellion. In my years in pastoral ministry my three kids never ended up completely in the ditch, but a couple of them had their wheels skid…
3 Important Components to Authentic Leadership
No word has created more buzz in leadership circles in recent years than the word “authenticity.” Everyone talks about being an authentic leader. Everyone wants to be an authentic leader. The problem is, it can be hard to nail down a workable definition for what it means to truly be authentic. But a recent, somewhat…
