“For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you" (Matthew 17:20).
An important principle of leading effectively in the 21st century is leading the right people.
As you work toward becoming a more compassionate leader, keep the following thoughts in mind.
Your calling consists of many duties and responsibilities. A few of them may be in your wheelhouse, but for the most part pastoral ministry will tax you, challenge you and humble you.
Unfortunately, many leaders don't articulate what is important. Or why. Or what to do about it.
Pastors don’t like to admit it, but many harbor fears. This is particularly true of those who serve alone — solo pastors.
In a world that has attached a strange nobility to the notion of being busy, effective leaders stand out by avoiding the “I’m so busy” trap.
It is not uncommon for people to use the words mission and vision interchangeably. However, they do not mean the same thing.
I had figured out exactly what he needed. Except that’s not what he needed.
As we look back over this regathering phase, we admit that several developments caught us by surprise. Some are good. Some are not.
When I think about sharing my faith, sometimes I think about it through a "product management" lens.
How can we find the rest we all so desperately long for?
Leading any type of organization is hard enough in itself — but leading an organization well without a clear and compelling mission and vision is downright impossible.
In leadership, your ability to thrive under pressure is determined by the clarity of your default setting.
How do you measure leadership effectiveness?
One word to describe this book is "user-friendly" — easy to learn from, use and understand.
Just about everyone has someone they work with who drives them nuts.
True leadership is not about control, but serving others and creating a positive impact in the world.
You can solve many problems before they begin by receiving a bit of ancient wisdom.
Churches thrive on big vision (faith) but face the reality of limited resources (practice). Here are some insights and tips to consider.
