Do you ever feel that striving for excellence Sunday after Sunday after Sunday takes the fun out of ministry? Ever feel there is a danger in trying to hit one out of the part every week? (Cause next week everyone...
When There's Friction on the Team
How do you deal with friction on your staff or leadership team? Pastor Wayne Cordeiro has some advice... "Some of the best leaders watch for, and deal with friction in a gracious, kind way." We want to make sure that...
Ministry: Fun Factor vs. Fear Factor
Wayne Cordiero writes... God gives us tons of opportunities in life; times when we have a choice to do it or not, to charge or stay the safe route, for life or for abundant life. Go for it! Charge it...
Remaining Effective in One Church for a Very Long Time
How do you stay effective in one church for a very long time? To be honest, not many people know! So we'll ask someone who's 'been there, done that'! David Yearick writes of his 39 year journey as a pastor...
The Rules Have Changed, Pastor... (Be sure you know the rules!)
There is a lot of talk about the 'missional church' these days and the change needed in pastoral leadership to have effective churches in today's culture. In their new book "The Missional Leader: Equipping Your Church to Reach a Changing...
How to Avoid "Brain Drain" for Pastors
Ever feel totally brain-dead? Tired. Frustrated. Incapable of making a decision? In his book, "Practicing Greatness," Reggie McNeal describes three "brain killers" that deserve special attention for each and every pastor and church leader: 1. Negative people. Leaders need to...
The Number One Mistake Most Preachers Make
Bruce Johnson has an interesting post on one of the biggest mistakes he thinks a pastor can make. Bruce writes: So what is the number one mistake that most preachers and communicators make? They don't hook their congregation/audience. Now, don't...
Tipping Points for the Church
Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference is a great book... now, Brian Orme has put together a list of "Tipping Points for the Church". Take a look at this list, and see how...
The Top Ten Most Powerful People in Your Church
Steve Case shares "The Ten Most Powerful People in Your Church" in an article he wrote over at Youth Specialties. See if any of this holds true in your church... 1. The Church Secretary Easily the most powerful person in...
Andy Stanley on The Cost of Indecision
Ever been in a position as a church leader when it was time to stop talking and make a decision? Sometimes I think we talk TOO much instead of making decisions in the church. After all, we think it would...
