One of my favourite bloggers, Ben Reed (@BenReed) recently posted an article called What Pastors Really Mean When They Say… This post provided a fresh, sometimes hilarious, insight into what pastors say versus what they mean. The post immediately prompted me to flash back to my days as executive pastor of a large church, and…
How is your Pastor Doing, Really?
Chances are, if your church board functions like most, part of your mandate is to ensure the care, support and accountability of your lead pastor. And chances are, if your church board functions like most, this vital function often gets overlooked. Because let’s face it, this crucial role played by board members can often be…
Lessons from a Mentoring Week, Part 2: The Leadership Imperative of Community
Picture the scene; A Chili’s restaurant, eight Canadian pastors, a couple of staff from The Leadership Centre Willow Creek Canada, plates of nachos, assorted beverages, embarrassing stories, waves of laughter, nods of acknowledgement, winces of shared pain, more laughter. It’s community. And for the sustainability of leaders it’s absolutely vital. Following the second information-packed day…
