Sample Church Board Meeting Agenda
Every so often we get asked, “What would an effective board [or council or session or vestry] meeting look like?” As you look at the agenda, remember that a board’s top priority is to hold the pastor accountable for mission alignment and vision achievement. It is NOT a board’s job to manage anything. However, for the […]
Growing Churches and Growing Disciples: Part Two
This is the second presentation I did at Boston.
Five Books For The 21st Century
I’ve always been a voracious reader, so I encourage pastors to read a minimum of ten books a month. I was glad to read a blog from Rick Warren titled “To Be a Great Leader You Absolutely Must Be a Reader.” You can see the article here. However, I remember when I was a pastor […]
A Postmodern Resurrection Story
In one of the congregations I worked in last year, I ran across a story that had become legendary in that congregation. It seems as if the pastor had told the story many times, so the detailed authenticity of the story is suspect. However, I have learned that some of the most profound truths are […]
How to Develop Attention-Grabbing Sermon Series
I’m constantly being asked about the importance of sermon series and what the best way is to go about doing them. The questions are all over the map, ranging from pastors in their first year to seasoned veterans who realize we are no longer in the 1950s. So I thought I would share a few quick […]
Growing Churches and Growing Disciples Part One
This is the first part of a presentation I did at an event in New York, NY. (Right Click and Save File) PowerPoint Presentation: Part 1 You Might Also Like: Only Four Things Grow Churches Grow Your Church Now The Next Level Coaching Network