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January 1, 2007 0 Comments

Christmas is more than just a holiday as some would want to make it.  Christmas is the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus. Those who would like to de-Christianize Christmas are simply

December 7, 2006 0 Comments

Many new voices are on the horizon claiming to be the wave of the future. That’s both exciting, also a bit scary. Let me mention a few of the leading contenders – The

November 20, 2006 0 Comments

Search committees are always looking for pastors and additional staff, but they need to know the difference between mission-driven leadership and maintenance-drive leadership. Here is the first set of distinctions you need to

October 25, 2006 0 Comments

There are five key questions pastors should ask of their board members and ministry area leaders. Staff and team leaders should ask these same questions of volunteers.  Am I in it for mission

September 21, 2006 0 Comments

by: John Laster  We’ve looked at leadership systems and role clarity.  Now, you need to make sure that your leadership team’s size corresponds with your intended outcomes. If the defined role of your

September 21, 2006 0 Comments

By: John Laster One all too prominent condition found in congregational leadership teams is disunity. This lack of team unity is frequently rooted in a trio of factors: low levels of trust among