What have you come to accept as “normal” that used to drive you crazy? Take a moment and think about this. Think back to a stalled ministry that at one time drove you bonkers. But now you’ve just gotten used to its sluggish performance. Think back to that section of worn out, wrinkled up carpeting…
10 Character Indicators for Building a Great Team
A half truth. A questionable use of time. Poor judgment concerning the use of ministry resources. If you’ve ever seen this kind of behavior pattern emerge with someone on your team, you know you’ve had to deal with a character issue. Finding leaders for your team who exhibit the highest standards of character is the…
A 15 Minute Solution to Your Complex Problem
Originally posted August 9, 2011 Do you have a complex problem that needs to be solved quickly? Consider using “Reason Meetings.” I first learned about Reason Meetings in my years as an executive pastor in a large church, and I quickly became a fan of their effectiveness. Just as the name suggests, a Reason Meeting…
Beware of these 5 Fake Leadership Costumes
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has a hilarious routine about being given a Superman costume for a Halloween present. Reading the box, he was surprised to read the disclaimer, “Do not attempt to fly!” “I love the idea of the kid who’s stupid enough to think he really is Superman,” Seinfeld muses, “but smart enough to check…
How Leaders Pray, When they Don’t Know What to Pray
The looming decision. The mounting pressure. The growing restlessness. Every leader faces these realities. For the leader of a church these are the kinds of dynamics that usually drive us to our knees in prayer. But sometimes, at the very time we need prayer more than anything else, praying can be most difficult. Words often…
