The book opens with a senior pastor's reflection: "The question I find myself asking is not 'Can I learn the skills I need to lead change?' but rather 'Can I survive it?'"
I won’t deny that a pandemic creates a downward pull on our ability to dream. But “what if” can be a question that opens us to new ideas and future possibilities.
No leader can avoid making mistakes, especially right now. But taking a page from the sports world, you can improve your chances for success.
We will always have to deal with urgent matters, but if we’re not careful, the urgent will completely overwhelm the things that are of long-term, strategic importance.
Many church and ministry leaders are suffering from decision fatigue right now. There are more decisions, and many routine decisions have become more complex.
The themes and stories that you emphasize in your communication will set the tone for your organization.
You can’t have true innovation without some level of disagreement.
The importance of experience as a teacher has three vital applications for anyone in leadership.
The practice of remembering is a rich spiritual discipline. It can powerfully encourage you in the present.
Leading your church in between "closed" and "open" is uncharted land. Here's how to begin navigating it.
Restarting seems to be on everyone’s mind right now. But I think it’s the wrong word.
Use the silence in your life to your advantage.
Sometimes there is a gap between spiritually-minded leaders, needing to be crossed.
There is always a price to be paid in leadership.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the things that hold me back.
Whatever the specific issue, the broader implication is that the ministry is falling short of its God-given potential.
It’s important to shed plenty of light on planned changes. Here are three ways to do so.
This reality is incredibly important for pastors and leaders to keep in mind.
Some leaders never take their foot off the accelerator.
What can you do to break the script for the people you lead?
