Eight Powerful P’s For Pursuing Your Goals
The Harvest Ministry Teams summer season is in full swing. Here is an excerpt from the Harvest Handbook, which is used by the team that is traveling to camps, churches, … Read more
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AS A CHURCH MEMBER, ARE YOU MORE OF A CUSTOMER OR AN EMPLOYEE?
I can’t help but think of the church as I’m reading Leading at a Higher Level by Ken Blanchard. The stories of turning customers into “raving fans” are inspiring and … Read more
THINK LIKE A CHURCH PLANT AND GROW (EIGHT ATTRIBUTES)
I have been in many churches over the years. I have visited established churches – churches that have been around for many decades. And I have also been in several young … Read more
9 Proven Ways To Get A New Idea
New ideas are great. They are the seed to possibilities. If you have 50 new thoughts or ideas this year and say, only 12 of them come together and pan out to something – … Read more
Six Ways Church Staff Team Members Can Influence The Church
Does the staff influence the church more or does the church influence the staff more? Obviously, they both happen to some degree, but this question has been on my mind. … Read more
Three Negative Messages You Send When You’re Late
How is it that some people are never late and others always are? How can an issue always arise that creates the conditions for being late? There may a few … Read more
5 High Impact Last Minute Christmas Ideas For Pastors
“I can’t believe it’s December!” I’ve heard it more than once. Time flies when you’re having fun and things really ramp up in the church during this season. Maybe you’re … Read more
5 Good Things That Can Happen When People Leave The Church
“I have never seen a church turn around without losing some members. Usually it’s two or three that want to leave and they take fifteen or so others with … Read more
Church staff roles must be focused
The healthiest leaders know that focusing on doing what they do best will generate the most productive outcome. And as each person succeeds at doing their part well, the department … Read more
Ministry Determined By Location
I had the opportunity to worship at the Chicago Temple, First UMC in downtown Chicago. There is a ton of great history with this church, which still boast the highest … Read more