Churches are notorious for getting stuck and plateauing. We tend to answer questions that people were asking 15 years ago. We are drawn to tradition and have a hard time letting go. We operate by doing what we did last year – and we’re really grasping for something from the past after coming through the … Read more
“Anyone can do two things at once. What takes discipline is doing one thing at once.” I can’t remember where that quote came from, but I often remember it when things get busy. One of the best ways to be incredibly productive is to put focused work into the project at hand – big or … Read more
It’s been said you have three minutes to bring warmth as you welcome guests entering your church. You don’t need to try too hard or compete with Disney hospitality. However, learning the verbal and non-verbal aspects of a warm welcome should become our default. I’ve been reading Cues by Vanessa Van Edwards, a book about … Read more
The mark of a great church isn’t its seating capacity, but its sending capacity. This phrase struck me. It goes right along with the Great Commission – to go. It also falls in line with the trend to build smaller worship venues with multiple services and campuses. You don’t have to be a big church … Read more
I just finished the book Outstanding! by John G. Miller. The subtitle of this book is 47 Ways To Make Your Organization Exceptional. It was a great book and worth reading for anyone who leads. As I read through this book with a ministry filter, so much was useful. There are times when we think, … Read more
I picked up a book called, How To Raise A Lady by Kay West. It’s never too late to learn (and teach) manners and this book is full of them. Though the book focuses on daughters, good manners are appropriate for daughters and sons. One focus of the book is for parents to display great … Read more
Proverbs 11:17 says: “Our souls are nourished when we are kind.” This doesn’t mean that’s the only reason to do good things, but it is an undeniable benefit. I remember a time a few years back when my daughter’s Sunday school class recently bagged up homeless kits. The gallon-size zip lock bag included some money, … Read more
No organization or ministry drifts toward simplicity. Complexity is a byproduct of structure and systems. The more you do, the more you must fight to keep things simple. Now is a great time to get to the root of simplicity in your ministry. It Begins With You You have control over simplifying your schedule and … Read more
The church is an organization that exists for those not yet in it. The very reason for the church is to connect with people, preach the gospel, and be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. The single largest organization on the planet is by far the Christian Church with approximately three billion … Read more
Our minds are powerful. One of God’s greatest gifts in creation was the power to think. You may not know it by the way others (or even ourselves) act at times, but our brains and minds control our attitude. Attitude shouldn’t be based on on outward issues. Our internal response is what gives us a … Read more