VIDEO: Leading through criticism, change and self-doubt
A church consultant looks at the sting of criticism, when change begins, and becoming the leader you would want to follow.
In this week's video, Bob recaps three recent articles:
How to use the sting of criticism to fuel rapid growth, by Christian Muntean
How to identify when things need to change, by Jenni Catron
Is anyone following your leadership?, by Mike Bonem
For more than 30 years, Dr. Bob Whitesel's mission has been to help church leaders reach their full missional potential. He has coached hundreds of church boards and pastors toward greater health and growth, often working at the denominational and adjudicatory levels. His educational background includes two doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary, as well as many years of teaching seminary students and training other consultants. He has spoken at numerous conferences and regularly posts articles at www.Leadership.church and BiblicalLeadership.com. An author of 14 books, Bob's most recent titles include Growing the Post-pandemic Church: A Leadership.church Guide (2020), Enthusiast!: Finding a Faith That Fills (Wesleyan Publishing House, 2018), and re:MIX: Transitioning Your Church to Living Color (co-authored with Mark DeYmaz, Abingdon Press, 2016).
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- The top ten worst church guest experiences (by Thom Rainer)

