A homeowner can ignore a small crack in the wall, but it is a clear sign of a deeper problem. In the same way, those small signs of trouble in your team may indicate a deeper problem.
All church attendees know (and even many non-churchgoers are aware) that pastoral transitions can affect a church's health as well as the pastor's spiritual wellness.
The different hats pastors wear do not fit equally well on every pastor. Different callings, skills, and abilities make some hats fit better than others. Learning to change hats is a challenge.
Some organizations have mission statements. Others have a mission. Some churches have vision statements. Others have a vision.
There are appropriate times to engage in robust theological debate. There are also times when we must enlist every available Christian to help stem the tide of darkness.
While old age may be beyond the control of church members and leaders, geriatrophy can be successfully treated if the community has retained a portion of its younger generations.
Overall, it takes more nerve to lay something to rest than it takes to start something new.
Loving, judging and truth-telling are critical aspects of effective biblical leadership. But how do we balance them correctly?
Whether at home or in business, conflict is unavoidable.
I got an unusual phone call many years ago. "Are you the minister of Southeast Christian Church?" the caller asked. When I answered affirmatively, he explained his unusual predicament.
Stop copying what other churches are doing.
Too often, people view the connection between discipleship and evangelism in one of two ways: either they inseparably lump them into one category, or one gets relegated to the wastelands of our faith life.
One of the most effective leaders I've ever known was highly productive, and yet operated at a pace that was somehow both urgent and yet unhurried.
How could this reclaimed definition of stewardship transform the way you lead in business?
One of the essential truths that any good leader needs to learn is that leadership begins with you. If you can't lead yourself, you can't lead others.
We must be people of integrity. The world is watching how we respond to the tests and trials in our lives. We either draw people to Jesus or repel them with our lack of integrity.
The parable of the sower in Matthew 13 helps prepare church leaders for the sad reality that not all Christians will remain faithful.
Being a pastor is a high calling, yet they often face loneliness and discouragement.
If we were to reword priesthood of all believers to pastorhood of all believers, we would likely have a better understanding of the meaning of this idea for today.
Effective church communication is all about scratching itches (or helping them scratch the itch).
