Every Senior Pastor should get away from their church for more than ten consecutive days every summer. It might not be practical, but it’s a wise decision for the long haul.
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Church Vision: How to Find It and What to do With It
Would you like to have a vision for your church that brings meaning, momentum, fruit, and growth? It’s possible – and likely – for you to see the fruit that comes when your church is united behind a compelling vision. You may wonder what vision is, how to get it, and what to do with […]
My Top 10 Reading Recommendations during the Corona Crisis 2020
You can become a better leader by stepping up your reading during the Coronavirus pandemic. If all goes as I anticipate, most pastors should be able to accelerate our reading soon. This first week of quarantine has been a flurry for church leaders; me included. My staff and I have been working overtime to redesign […]
5 Easy Ways to Multiply Joy in the People Around You
I smell fear when I walk outside these days. And I hear discouragement. We’re all in a mess over the election and the dawning realization that the culture wars are shredding the United States. But inside my house, we have joy in the midst of the turmoil. It doesn’t make sense, except for Christ. I’ve been thinking […]
9 Things You Need to Know About Leading a Ministry Team Meeting
You can lead a ministry team meeting at church that people love to come to. You scoff? You doubt that people would ever love a board meeting or a committee meeting? Granted, we’re not usually eager meeting-goers. Meetings at church, like in the business world, have a bad reputation. They can be the archetypal waste of […]
Do you Know how to Lead your Church from a Stool?
Here’s how to lead your church better without breaking a sweat. I’ve been using a new leadership hack lately. It might work for you, too. I’m leading from a stool on Sunday mornings. It’s simple, but powerful. Read on to see how you can lead your church more easily and effectively perched on a stool […]
8 Simple Practices to be a Better Leader and More Successful Pastor
Here’s how to overcome the discouragements that hold you back. Thom Ranier made a list of the top 10 sources of discouragement for pastors. You may relate to this list: Conflict and criticism among church members. Members leaving the church. Church decline. Staff conflict. Family pressures. Members who are resistant to change. Personal financial pressures. […]
7 Surprising Barna Trends Will Make You a Stronger Pastor
Have you seen Barna Trends 2018? I know. So much to read and so little time… But you don’t want to miss this. Because knowing what’s going on makes you a stronger pastor. The Barna team believes that combining credible knowledge with clear thinking enables us to navigate our personal lives and ministries more successfully. […]