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Leadership Articles

The best articles related to Leadership.

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February 10, 2016

The Top 10 Reasons Why Staff Leave Their Ministry Positions

Workplace
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Leadership

When a church staff member leaves, leaders always have questions. Could we have kept them? What would have made the difference? If it was a beloved pastor or worship leader, the departure might cause a loss of some congregants following their lead....

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January 31, 2016

7 Signs You May Have Peaked as a Leader

Career
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Leadership
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Calling

No leader wants to peak. And even fewer leaders wants to peak early. I suppose at some point we all peak. But, personally, I’m shooting for that to happen at age 85 … or 90. Yet, peaking happens regularly in leadership; leaders who were great s...

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January 28, 2016

7 Traits Which Indicate a Leader Is Insecure

Leadership
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Spiritual Growth

Christians are called to walk by faith. This includes Christian leaders. A part of our calling in leadership means we won't always know what the future holds, but we steadfastly follow God’s leadership. I must be honest. As I work with Christian l...

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January 26, 2016

What Christians Should Look for in 2016

Leadership
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Success
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Spiritual Growth

Looking at the direction of the culture, the shape of trends and the current challenges we face, here’s a handful of ideas to look for in 2016. I strongly recommend that you share this with pastors and ministry and nonprofit leaders you know, because...

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January 25, 2016

7 Things Every Leader Needs to Quit Immediately

Leadership
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Calling

I’ve often wished I could say something to every leader. Some things I’ve learned the hard way. I often share things leadership should do, but today I thought I’d share some things not to do.
Some things to quit.
Her...

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January 24, 2016

Three Common Idols in Churches

Leadership
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Ministry

Hezekiah is affirmed in Scripture as doing “what was right in the Lord’s sight” (2 Kings 18:3). The next verse details...

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January 22, 2016

What the Church Can Learn From Southwest Airlines About Volunteers

Leadership
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Ministry

I was recently on a Southwest Airlines flight and witnessed one of the most amazing volunteer moments I’ve ever seen. When it came time for the midflight snack of pretzels and peanuts, a...

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January 21, 2016

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Copy a Mega-Church

Workplace
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Leadership
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Ministry
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Success

If someone asked you who you’re following in today’s church landscape, you could probably answer with a list of three to five church leaders and perhaps three to five organizations to whom you’re paying close attention. Even if you say you don’t h...

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January 19, 2016

4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership – A Guest Post by Jenni Catron

Leadership
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Ministry

This is a guest post by my good friend Jenni Catron. I have gleaned from Jenni for several years, since the days when we served together in nearby churches. She’s a great leader and continues to challenge me. I’m excited about...

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January 13, 2016

What Every Worship Team Needs To Do This Year

Leadership
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Ministry
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Spiritual Growth

This past Sunday I asked my worship team a question:
“How can we better connect with our congregation in 2016?”
After the usual sarcastic remarks of getting rid of the stage, passing out tambourines at the door, and invitin...

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January 11, 2016

5 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2016

Leadership
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Ministry

There’s little doubt culture is changing rapidly. The question is, are you ready as a church leader? As I shared in my new book, Lasting Impact (yo...

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January 7, 2016

5 Tips For Defining Your Church Staff Culture

Workplace
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Leadership

Every church or business has a culture. It may not be spoken of often, but it exists, thriving under the surface of your day-to-day operations. In today’s culture, it is becoming increasingly important to define your the culture or core values. Wheth...

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December 28, 2015

How to Structure Your Church To Grow Past 200 Attenders

Leadership
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Success

It’s one thing to want to see your church grow. It’s entirely another to position your church structurally so you can accommodate growth. If you structure bigger, you can grow bigger. If you don’t, you won’t. Earlier this week I was connecti...

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December 13, 2015

7 Ways to Recover as a Leader After You’ve Messed Up

Leadership
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Ministry

As a result, the dreams of most pastors of small and even mid-sized churches go unrealized. Why? We all make mistakes. Almost daily. OK, daily. We’re human. Some mistakes go unnoticed. So you take notes and hope not to repeat. But what happe...

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December 6, 2015

5 Reasons Grateful Leaders Make the Best Leaders

Leadership
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Ministry

Ever notice the leaders you’re most attracted to tend to be the most grateful? At least that’s true for me. Grateful leaders make the best leaders. And yet being in leadership can make you ungrateful … quickly. You feel a pressure few oth...

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