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Published on: December 13, 2020

How to Focus Your Leadership in the Spaces You Control

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As a leader, what is within your sphere of control? That is a critical question to ask, because if you don’t know what you can control, you can’t be sure where you can fully lead. The question matters, because...

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Published on: December 10, 2020

10 Things Every Pastor Wishes He Could Say

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I love pastors. I respect pastors. No, they aren’t perfect. Indeed, they often have many struggles and challenges. As I reviewed the thousands of comments I have heard from pastors, I began to see a pattern of silent expressions. Stated simply,...

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Published on: December 8, 2020

3 Distractions That Stunt Growth in Ministry

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Do you ever feel like the day flies by and you haven’t accomplished anything? Yeah, I’ve had that feeling too. In fact, it’s something I’ve often struggled with and that’s why a few weeks ago I attended a webinar on the Read more →

Published on: December 7, 2020

How to Eliminate Embarrassing Oversights

Leadership

You know that slap on the forehead moment when you realize you overlooked an important detail? Say, in your church-wide campaign or groups launch? Or in a small group leader gathering? Or maybe in your weekly team huddle? Those are the worst, aren...

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Published on: December 6, 2020

6 Big Ways Leaders Can Build Credibility

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You cannot walk without legs, and you cannot lead without credibility. Impossible. As credibility increases, so does a leader’s ability to influence and move others in a direction. As credibility diminishes, so does the leader’s ability to accomplish...

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Published on: November 30, 2020

The Rhythms and Routines That Make People Successful

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routines

1. Anyone can start something, but few people finish. Ever started something only to eventually give up or move on to something else? Me, too. And we’re clearly not alone. After his New York Times bestseller Start was published, Jo...

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Published on: November 29, 2020

Lessons From Pro Quarterbacks on Having a Long Career

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Calling

Kevin Clark, writing in the Wall Street Journal, pointed out recently just how much change and adaptation Tom Brady and P...

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Published on: November 26, 2020

5 Suggestions to Attract Young People to Church

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Ministry

I have never met a church which didn’t want to reach young people. Every church sees the value in younger people becoming a an active part of the church. They know the future life of the church depends upon it.

The proble...

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Published on: November 25, 2020

How to Develop an Appetite for Accountability

Leadership

Some leaders long for accountability while others seem to shun it. We all need accountability. We all need someone to care for our souls, to remind us of our commitments, and to help us evaluate our development and decisions. Wise leaders receive acc...

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Published on: November 22, 2020

How to Prevent Holiday Ministry Burnout

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Ministry

Thanksgiving is over and now it’s that sprint before Christmas. During a time of so much to-do’s it’s easy to dance with burn out and find yourself exhausted. But, what if that didn’t have to be the case? During our busiest seasons it’s easy to ge...

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Published on: November 19, 2020

All Good Leaders Have THIS in Common

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Ministry

It’s difficult to lead well if you can’t follow. The people on your team can sense if you are not personally a good follower. It effects, among other things, how you treat people, talk to people and make decisions. Keep in mind that an unwillin...

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Published on: November 17, 2020

The Affair Tempting Every Pastor

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Success

So could you end up having an affair as a leader—even as a well-intentioned Christian leader? I think the answer is absolutely. Obviously, some leaders have emotional or sexual affairs with people to whom they are not married. As hear...

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Published on: November 16, 2020

7 Ways a Leader Can Invite Constructive Feedback

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Leadership

I remember an especially hard year as a leader. It was so bad several members of our staff had told me where I was letting them down. So much for having an “open door policy.” The next year I closed the door. Not really, but this was a year whe...

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Published on: November 12, 2020

How to Help People Discover Their Purpose

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Calling

The value of coaching is huge in life and in leadership. I have personally gleaned a great deal from coaches that have poured into my leadership journey. But perhaps the greatest coaching I ever received was from a co-worker w...

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Published on: November 11, 2020

The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Churches Make

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Every hire is a risk. Every time I have hired someone or have been hired, there was a risk involved. Some argue that proven track records eliminate the risk, but in reality a great history only minimizes the risk. Even when hiring someone who has a p...

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Leadership Articles

How to Focus Your Leadership in the Spaces You Control

10 Things Every Pastor Wishes He Could Say

3 Distractions That Stunt Growth in Ministry

How to Eliminate Embarrassing Oversights

6 Big Ways Leaders Can Build Credibility

The Rhythms and Routines That Make People Successful

Lessons From Pro Quarterbacks on Having a Long Career

5 Suggestions to Attract Young People to Church

How to Develop an Appetite for Accountability

How to Prevent Holiday Ministry Burnout

All Good Leaders Have THIS in Common

The Affair Tempting Every Pastor

7 Ways a Leader Can Invite Constructive Feedback

How to Help People Discover Their Purpose

The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Churches Make