Burnout, moral collapse, and the weight of ministry have shattered many dreams for Kingdom impact. This simple tool could have profound implications for your future, your family, and your ministry.
Invariably churches want a quick fix. The pastor is ready to launch into leadership training straightaway. But, like most quick-fix moves, this will only make things worse.
My new employee wasn't meeting my expectations, so I complained to my boss. Rather than share my frustration, he spoke one of the most impactful (and at the time, infuriating) truths I've ever heard.
What kind of planning process would be appropriate when we're still in a pandemic and the future seems so uncertain?
Here's a five-step process for converting stress into personal progress.
My guess is deep down, you wish your church, organization or company were more united. And while leadership has always been hard, this particular moment makes it harder than ever.
For the last couple of months, I've listened as the Holy Spirit has put a phrase on my heart for the upcoming year of ministry.
While escaping 2020 has been a stated goal for many people, there will still be challenges in front of us as we move into 2021. Churches will be among the organizations to confront clear and present challenges.
During the pandemic more worship services, including holiday events, moved outside. And while the novelty of this attracted some, should these outdoor venues continue after the pandemic?
Why am I here? Am I really the right person for this job? Why am I so busy, so stressed, so tired?
The ability to think strategically is often viewed as esoteric and, perhaps, a complicated practice. In fact, strategy and thinking strategically should be very simple and tangible.
This decade will be the most opportunistic and pivotal time the God-assigned ambassadors to the United States of America have seen in almost 100 years.
Successful leaders set goals they can reach. As you look to accomplish yours, you'd be wise to follow Eliezer's example.
The biggest differentiator between those who were moderately successful in life and those who were highly successful is whether or not they had definable goals written down.
How many New Year's resolutions have you started that never got much past February?
The language we sometimes use can cause newcomers to feel like they are radically different from us. This heightens their discomfort and increases the chances they will leave the church confused, if not frustrated.
Jesus participated in the ordinary things of life and work. That means when you create a spreadsheet, give a talk, execute a plan, manage a process, fix a broken system, or praise an employee, you can do it to the glory of God.
You were born for this generation, for this moment. Let's go!
Pull out your goals—personal and organizational. Do they clearly answer the question of “X to Y, by when?”
It's difficult to change culture, but but I believe in most cases, change flows naturally out of a couple key leadership pivots.
