No matter how exciting the new might be, transitions mean change, and change is unsettling and often scary. It requires stepping out of your comfort zone. So, how do we walk through transitions at work with peace, power and joyful anticipation of what God has in store for us?
When I’ve considered a new ministry change, I’ve sought answers to key questions. And over the years I’ve compiled this list of 27 questions to ask a search committee and/or your future boss.
As you lead a change initiative, here are six things to ponder.
Pastors are not alone in having stressful jobs. I don’t want to imply that their work is more difficult than other jobs. But pastors are unique in the cumulative number of microstresses in their lives. And, left alone without care, these microstresses can lead to a total collapse.
With this call to pastor comes a duty to equip the saints. We do this best when we faithfully preach the whole counsel of God, and we disciple our people in the Word through relational groups
Leaders who exhibit integrity inspire trust and confidence in their followers.
If you’ve ever been in a church that has discussed changing its name, you know this can be a contentious issue.
While there are countless strategies and techniques that you can use to help your business thrive, it can be helpful to turn to timeless principles that have proven successful throughout history.
Like an athlete, being a consistent biblical leader takes training.
Here are four ways you can find joy amid the challenges of leadership.
Have you ever had one of those experiences where you’ve offered advice to someone and for whatever reason they didn’t listen to you?
The primary skill of a point guard in basketball is to keep “eyes up.”
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.
Your journey may take you through the levels of vocational fit one step at a time, such as progressing from just a job to OK work to enjoyable work.
Have you every asked yourself, “Who am I, Lord, that you are asking me to lead this?”
We all need help. We all do better with help. We just need to get out of our own way.
As pastors, we can feel a sense of competition regarding church growth in our city.
Here are three qualities that must exist to create a performance culture.
One of the most important functions of effective leadership is to master the power of perspective.
If you don’t take the Sabbath, the Sabbath will take you.
